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Lot #1710

Lot 1709: J. Purdey Marked Gibbs Farquharson Patent Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 1709: J. Purdey Marked Gibbs Farquharson Patent Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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J. Purdey Marked Gibbs Farquharson Patent Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: British
Model: Farquharson
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 277 Elliot Express
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2759
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 288
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The Farquharson action is marked "J. PURDEY & SONS/LONDON" on the left side and "FARQUHARSON/PATENT" on the right side. The barrel has a quarter rib at the rear and barrel band target block at the muzzle with the left side at the breech marked ".277 ELLIOTT-EXPRESS". The nicely figured custom pistol grip stock and forearm have multi-point checkering, horn forend tip, scroll engraved steel grip cap, sling swivel recess bases, cheekpiece and flat checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Refinished. The rifle retains 80% thinning blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the trigger guard and lever. The replacement wood has a minor chip missing near the receiver and some minor handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine.



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