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Lot 3407: Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Engraved Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3407: Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Engraved Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: No. 1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 416 Rigby
Barrel: 24 inch heavy round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1883
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Ramped beaded blade front and flip up adjustable rear leaf sight on a raised quarter rib, mid barrel band with sling swivel eye, and "John Rigby & Co. .416" in fine gold inlay on the left side of the barrel. The receiver is engraved with African lions, depicting a male on the right, and a female on the left with borders of finely executed scroll engraving. Custom fancy checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece and solid rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished, with 99% blue finish remaining, sharp engraving, and some light handling marks. The wood is also very fine with sharp checkering and a few very small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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