Manufactured c. 1893 into the 1920s, these well-made "boys' rifles" were produced in large numbers with few examples surviving in excellent condition like this one. The rifles were invented by the industrialist Henry M. Quackenbush, whose manufacturing firm produced multiple different products, including air rifles, lathes, and book and desk racks. These high quality little rifles could be produced cheaply and were very versatile in that they could operate both as an air gun firing BBs ad as a firearm utilizing various .22 RF cartridges. The left side of the frame has the three-line address and patent marking. The right has been period engraved with the inscription "Geo. Linde", who is believed to have been a well-known marksman/target shooter in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is fitted with a globe front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth straight grip stock and a smooth nickeled buttplate. Includes a scarce factory picture box.

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original nickel with a few scattered light handling marks, 90% plus of the original nitre blue on small parts, and 90% of the vibrant original case colors on the breech block, with the balance a smooth grey patina. The wood is also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a fair amount of handling/storage wear, some tape and repairs, and most of the picture label remaining. One would search a long time to find a finer example of a Quackenbush Safety Cartridge rifle!