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Lot 1290:Engraved Giffard Patent French External Hammer CO2 Gas Rifle

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1290:Engraved Giffard Patent French External Hammer CO2 Gas Rifle

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

Exceptional Engraved and Gold Inlaid Giffard Patent French Rivolier & Fils External Hammer Model CO2 Gas Rifle

"PAUL GIFFARD INVENTEUR BREVETS" gold inlaid on top of the barrel, "RIVOLIER & FILS/St ETIENNE" gold inlaid on the bottom of the trigger guard. The knob located on the right rotates for loading from the top, and it uses a manual cocking hammer. Dovetail mounted beaded blade front sight, adjustable Swiss style notch rear sight, floral scroll pattern engraving on the action and tangs, and a checkered walnut buttstock. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/1323" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

ConditionExceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with blue flaked off of the trigger guard and 95% plus original nickel finish on the action with nearly all of the gold inlay and sharp engraving overall. The wood is excellent with some light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerFrench

ModelAir Rifle

TypeOther

ClassOther

Caliber / Gauge6 mm

Barrel26 inch round

Finishblue/nickel

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page255