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Lot 640: Harrington & Richardson Inc Line Thrower Rifle 45-70

Harrington & Richardson Line Throwing Rifle in Case with Projectiles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Lot 640: Harrington & Richardson Inc Line Thrower Rifle 45-70

Harrington & Richardson Line Throwing Rifle in Case with Projectiles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Harrington & Richardson Line Throwing Rifle in Case with Projectiles

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Line Thrower
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 14 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 798
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 118
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

These rifles were a standard shipboard device primarily used by the U.S. Navy. They were built on the H & R single shot shotgun only fitted with heavy "reinforced" barrel in 45-70, a line-spooling drum mounted to the forearm. Marked "RE-ENFORCED BREECH" on the left side of the frame, Smooth pistol grip stock with "U(anchor)S" stenciled in white on the butt and a vented recoil pad. In a red painted case with 10 brass projectiles and a box of 45-70 blanks.

Rating Definition:

Good plus with 40% of original blue in the protected areas, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall. Hints of bright case colors are visible on the frame, with mild handling marks. Stock is very good, with flecks of white paint and a few small chips. Mechanically very good.



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