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Lot 1024: Signed Engraved Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

Attractive J.R. DeMunck Signed Master Engraved Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Schuetzen Style Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1024: Signed Engraved Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

Attractive J.R. DeMunck Signed Master Engraved Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Schuetzen Style Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Attractive J.R. DeMunck Signed Master Engraved Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Schuetzen Style Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Falling Block-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: highly figured checkered
Item Views: 1932
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured 1888 to 1892. Barrel features combination globe front and Marbles peep tang sights. Engraved by Master engraver J. R. DeMunck with a band of light engraving at the muzzle. matted top barrel flat, flourishes of floral scroll work on the other visible barrel flats at the receiver, tight floral scroll work on the receiver with light border engraving and three panels. The right panel features a rabbit, the top features a setter, and the right features a squirrel. J.R. DeMunck signature found on the bottom of the frame to the right of the trigger. Mounted to a multi-point checkered Schnabel forend and straight wrist stock with Swiss buttplate engraved to match the frame. James DeMunck is a world renowned master engraver for Galazan.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as elaborately Master embellished. Retaining 99% custom refinished blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The highly figured replacement custom walnut buttstock and forearm is also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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