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Lot 1598: Matching Numbered Set of Ralph P. Bone Engraved Wichita Arms Bol

Matching Numbered Set of Ralph P. Bone Engraved Wichita Arms Bolt Actions

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 1598: Matching Numbered Set of Ralph P. Bone Engraved Wichita Arms Bol

Matching Numbered Set of Ralph P. Bone Engraved Wichita Arms Bolt Actions

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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A) Cased Engraved and Silver Accented Wichita Classic Silhouette Pistol

Manufacturer: Wichita Arms Inc
Model: Silhouette
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 6 mm PPC
Barrel: 15 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1930
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 32
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Produced without sights, with engraved and silver finished grape vine engraving on the receiver, bolt knob, trigger guard. Engraved Redfield scope rings / bases, and "No./ 15" and "R P Bone" on the right side of the receiver. The receiver has a left hand port an a left hand jeweled bolt. No safety. Stock is triple -x- fancy walnut, with a Schnabel tip and very fine line checkering on the right handed thumb rest pistol grip. With a letter from Ralph P. Bone, the engraver, stating that the engraving and stock work was performed by him in 1982 as a matching set. The cabinet makers style walnut case (with trim molding) is for two guns and has hidden cabinet style hinges and 3 locks. Accessories include a Wichita Arms belt buckle, five 6 PPC dummy rounds, wood cartridge block, key, and a print of a hunter.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with minimal handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. An outstanding two gun set in the popular 6 PPC Cartridge.



B) Engraved and Inlaid Wichita Arms Classic Single Shot Rifle with Burris Scope

Manufacturer: Wichita Arms Inc
Model: Classic-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6 mm PPC
Barrel: 18 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1930
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 32
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Produced without sights, with gold bands at the breech and muzzle and a Burris 4x scope mounted in the rings. The engraving is similar in profile to the pistol, with addition of an engraved cap on the checkered pistol grip stock. The Burris bases and rings have matching engravings. The scope has intermediate eye relief. The triple -x- fancy claro walnut stock has a schnabel tip, raised shadow-line cheekpiece and a solid rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with some light handling marks and pressure dents. Wood grain is excellent. Optics are crisp and the action is excellent.



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