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Lot 4168:Three American Single Shot Rimfire Rifles

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4168:Three American Single Shot Rimfire Rifles

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

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Three American Single Shot Rimfire Rifles

A) Whitney-Howard "Thunderbolt" Lever Action Rifle

Less than 2,000 manufactured c. 1866-1870. Empty dovetail slot on breech of barrel.

ConditionGood with smooth brown and gray patina, pitting and spotting. Stock is fine with some light scratches, a few dents, and defined edges. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWhitney Arms Company

ModelHoward-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 RF

Barrel24 1/4 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views995

B) Ball & Williams Ballard Rifle

Manufactured c. 1862-1865. Empty hole on top of the tang for a peep sight (not included).

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with pitting, wear, and scratches, dents, chips and cracks in the wood. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerBall & Williams

ModelBallard

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 RF

Barrel24 1/4 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views995

C) Frank Wesson Second Type Two-Trigger Rifle

Manufactured c. 1863-1876. Empty hole on the upper tang and empty hole on the lower tang.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with brown patina, spotting, pitting wear, and scratches, dents, and chips in the wood. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerFrank Wesson

ModelTwo Trigger

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge38 RF

Barrel23 7/8 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views995

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