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Lot 1713:Fraser Single Shot Rifle 22

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1713:Fraser Single Shot Rifle 22

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Custom Baby Fraser Patent Drop Block Single Shot Rifle in 22 L.R. Caliber, by Darwin Hensley

Marked "FRASER'S PATENT/NO 245" on top of the receiver ring with a "crown/V" to the left of the marking, and no other visible markings. Action is a No. 245. Ramped blade front sight and three folding, one fixed leaf rear sight on a quarter rib. The leafs are unmarked and are without sighting notches. There is a lever mounted on the right side of the action to lower the breech block and the action has a geometric and simple line engraved border. The barrel appears to have been left in the white with the remaining parts finished blue. The upper tang has a geometric engraved border and appears to have had gold highlighting in the design. Tang mounted safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a multi-point checkered Turkish walnut forearm with contrasting forend tip and pistol grip stock with a steel grip cap, cheek piece and steel buttplate. The stock was done by Darwin Hensley of Oregon. This is one of a matched pair with Turkish Walnut stocks cut from the same tree. The included American Custom Gunmakers Guild certificate from the Office of the Historian recognizes that the stock work described above is that of Darwin Hensley, is one of a matched pair stocked by Darwin Hensley and has been recorded in the ACGG's Custom Gun Archive.

ConditionThe barrel remains bright. With the exception of the breech block and upper tang, the remaining metal parts have been cleaned bright with some of the engraving is not visible on the left side of the receiver and trigger guard. There are two weld repairs on the trigger guard plate and two on the trigger guard. The upper tang and breech block retain most of the dull blue finish with some smooth gray patina and strong gold highlight remaining. The wood is excellent with only light handling marks and sharp checkering. The action is fine.
Details
ManufacturerFraser
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge22
Barrel19 inch part octagon solid rib
Finishbright/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1801
Catalog page288
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