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Lot #3125
Lot #3127

Lot 3126: Orvill M. Robinson Type II Breech Loading Tube Magazine Rifle

Scarce Engraved Adirondack Arms Co. Orvill M. Robinson Type II Breech Loading Tube Magazine Repeating Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3126: Orvill M. Robinson Type II Breech Loading Tube Magazine Rifle

Scarce Engraved Adirondack Arms Co. Orvill M. Robinson Type II Breech Loading Tube Magazine Repeating Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Engraved Adirondack Arms Co. Orvill M. Robinson Type II Breech Loading Tube Magazine Repeating Rifle

Manufacturer: Adirondack Arms Co Or A S Babbitt Co
Model: Orvil M Robinson-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 23 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 955
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 81
Class: Antique
Description:

Fewer than 600 total repeating rifles based on Orvill M. Robinson were manufactured in the early 1870s. There were two major variations based on the action design, but many of these Type II rifles also show considerable variation between rifle to rifle, making each an interesting example of scarce early cartridge repeater. They were only manufactured c. 1872-1874. This design is based on U.S. patent number 125,988 "Improvement in Breech-Loading Firearms" granted April 23, 1872, to Orvill M. Robinson of Upper Jay, New York. A.S. Babbitt of Plattsburgh, New York, may have manufactured these arms while the Adirondack Firearms Company of Plattsburgh, New York, was formed to market them. Winchester purchased the company in 1874 and did not use the design. This rifle is a later variant and features a hammer at the rear, a hand-operated pivoting rear breechblock connected by a link to a sliding breech bolt, tube magazine, and a built in cartridge elevator. A sliding lever on the left limits the length of cartridges that will feed into the cartridge elevator allowing the use of different length .44 rimfire cartridges. The barrel features blade front and sporting rear sights. The right side of the barrel and bottom right of the frame are marked "101." The front part of the breechblock is marked with 1857 and 1871 patents, and the rear of the bolt is marked "ROBINSON'S PAT. APR. 23D 72./MF'D BY ADIRONDACK FIRE ARMS Co./PLATTSBURGH, N.Y." The rifle has a smooth walnut buttstock with a crescent brass buttplate. It features engraving consisting of scroll, dog, and deer patterns and punch dot backgrounds.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 90% plus of the period refinished blue on the barrel and 85% original nickel finish remaining on the receiver, some light oxidation, repaired crack on the lever, and mild overall wear. The refinished stock is also good has spliced repairs in the wrist and some light handling and storage marks.



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