Lot 123: Two American Single Shot Rifles
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 16, 2024
Lot 123: Two American Single Shot Rifles
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 16, 2024
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
A) Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 25-20 WCF
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1835
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:
Manufactured in 1898. Includes the February 2023 issue of "American Gunsmith: The Official Publication of the American Gunsmithing Association" featuring an article on the restoration of this rifle.
Rating Definition:
Good overall with much of the refinished blue, some scattered minor tool marks, and a splice in the forearm and minor handling marks on the wood. Mechanically fine.
B) Stevens Ideal No. 44 Rifle
Manufacturer: Stevens J A&T Co
Model: 44
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 25-20
Barrel: 24 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1835
Serial Number: 
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:
Rating Definition:
Good overall with much of the refinished blue, a few scattered minor tool marks, and a few minor repairs in the wrist of the refinished, undersized wood. Mechanically needs adjustment (breech block will not fully open).
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