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Lot #129
Lot #131

Lot 130: Two Browning Single Shot Falling Block Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 10, 2021

Lot 130: Two Browning Single Shot Falling Block Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Browning Model 1885 Falling Block Rifle with Box and Hard Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 1885
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1327
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

With a Browning leather hard case (leather is damaged on both ends of case), matching factory box, manual, and papers. Features a rear tang mounted aperture sight. Corrosion present on buttplate.

B) Browning Model 78 Falling Block Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6 mm Rem
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1327
Serial Number:
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With a Redfield 4x-12x scope.

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