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  • Lot #4892
Lot #4891
Lot #4893

Lot 4892: Two Rimfire Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Lot 4892: Two Rimfire Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

A) Meriden Firearms Model 15 Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Meriden Firearms Co
Model: 15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 S L LR
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 554
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1912-1918. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

B) Savage Prototype Semi-Automatic Gallery Rifle

Manufacturer: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 S
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 554
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Semi-automatic design with detachable magazine, wide checkered forearm (cracked), and checkered pistol grip stock (cracked at receiver). Resembles the Model 1912 but receiver features a heavy knurled cocking lever. Empty dovetail slot ahead of rear sight (elevator absent). "9" is stamped below the serial number, possibly representing the number of this type made. Purportedly built for Olympic triathlon or biathlon. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

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