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  • Lot #1232
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Lot 1232: Scarce Engraved Richard Constable Half Stock Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1232: Scarce Engraved Richard Constable Half Stock Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250

Scarce Engraved Richard Constable Half Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Constable R
Model: Fowler
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 30 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 900
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Antique
Description:

Brass blade front and notch rear sights on an octagonal barrel marked "PHILADELPHIA" at the breech. Scrolled engraved tang, lock plate and brass trigger guard with a stag in a field scene, brass forend cap and hammer with sculpted fish head. Script engraved "R. Constable" on the lock plate. Four piece brass patch box engraved with a man slaying a lion and the words "Sic Sempter Inimicis" (Thus always to enemies). The silver cheekpiece inlay is engraved with a man shooting a bow and arrow. Half stock with checkered pistol grip area, silver initial plate on left stock flat, single trigger, single key with silver engraved plates, ramrod with brass tip and fitted with a brass buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good plus with the metal surfaces exhibiting a balance between a mottled brown and mottled silver patina. The brass has a smooth aged patina with some of the engraving beginning to fade. The stock is very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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