*CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE CASED ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

*CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE CASED ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 131-2748. Modified to resemble an early Alexander Henry single shot rifle by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, this beautiful rifle has a 30-3/4” oct to rnd, medium to heavy weight bbl with pedestal mounted, windgage, globe front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight & has a Rigby panel on top flat. Fitted with a mid-range vernier tang sight with 4-7/16” staff. Mounted with spectacular marble cake, French walnut by James Corpe in Alexander Henry style with fluted horn forend cap & straight comb stock with cheekpiece & metal grip cap with a smooth steel buttplate. Opening lever & trigger guard have been modified to resemble the Alexander Henry system with push button release & a small catch on bottom of trigger guard. It has a custom trigger. Receiver is engraved by Mr. Madole & signed on bottom edge “ENG. J. MADOLE 1993”. Engraving consists of extremely beautiful, well executed; foliate arabesque patterns, tastefully proportioned with a dainty scallop border. Tang sight base & around buttplate screws are engraved to match. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a Huey blue ultra-suede lined, oak & leather trunk case, No. 578, French fitted for rifle & brass accessories including parts bottles, oil bottle, grease jar, patchbox & two ebony handled turn screws. Also included is a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod with bits & a tube of leather creme from Huey. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Small ding on forearm & a couple of small handling marks on buttstock with a slight scrape on side of breechblock. Does not appear to have been fired. Case is equally new. 4-58937 JR343 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1269	$8,050.00	CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE CASED ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 131-2748. Modified to resemble an early Alexander Henry single shot rifle by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, this beautiful rifle has a 30-3/4” oct to rnd, medium to heavy weight bbl with pedestal mounted, windgage, globe front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight & has a Rigby panel on top flat. Fitted with a mid-range vernier tang sight with 4-7/16” staff. Mounted with spectacular marble cake, French walnut by James Corpe in Alexander Henry style with fluted horn forend cap & straight comb stock with cheekpiece & metal grip cap with a smooth steel buttplate. Opening lever & trigger guard have been modified to resemble the Alexander Henry system with push button release & a small catch on bottom of trigger guard. It has a custom trigger. Receiver is engraved by Mr. Madole & signed on bottom edge “ENG. J. MADOLE 1993”. Engraving consists of extremely beautiful, well executed; foliate arabesque patterns, tastefully proportioned with a dainty scallop border. Tang sight base & around buttplate screws are engraved to match. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a Huey blue ultra-suede lined, oak & leather trunk case, No. 578, French fitted for rifle & brass accessories including parts bottles, oil bottle, grease jar, patchbox & two ebony handled turn screws. Also included is a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod with bits & a tube of leather creme from Huey. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Small ding on forearm & a couple of small handling marks on buttstock with a slight scrape on side of breechblock. Does not appear to have been fired. Case is equally new. 4-58937 JR343 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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