ULTRA RARE AND UNIQUE FREUND REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

ULTRA RARE AND UNIQUE FREUND REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 44-77. Spectacular and unique, probably one-of-a-kind, Freund target rifle with 29″ heavy, uniquely altered oct bbl with about 10″ of oct shape from the breech end that transitions to a more narrow rotated oct shape for about 14″, then returns to the orig oct shape for about 2-1/2 more inches, then is turned for false muzzle. Front sight is a custom Rocky Mountain blade on a unique dovetail. There is an engraved arrow cricket mark. Rear sight is Freund’s patent applied for and is about 8″ long with a very unique large rear aperture and an equally unique elevator system with long sliding bar, that when the aperture is lifted and graduated ramp is moved to the next higher notch, a sliding block moves in a slot at the front end, which is marked 100 to 500 yards, with the sliding block having the 0 which completes the number. Tabs at rear of slide have decorative file work that matches dovetail on front sight. Top flat of bbl and uniquely filed top flat of receiver are flush and engraved with light foliate patterns and a fleur-de-lis with 5 stamped asterisks which also correspond to range setting of sight elevator. Receiver is lightly engraved and has the engraved inscription on left side in beautiful period script, “Improved by / F. W. Freund / Denver, Col, / Pat. July 28 1874 & / Pats Apld. For”. Right side is lightly engraved with foliate, arabesque patterns. It has delicate, gold washed, double set triggers and a most unusual and unique metal triggerguard with finger spur and integral checkered finger rest with metal grip cap attached. Front of trigger plate is engraved, “Pat. No. 153432” with other light engraved decorations. Bottom of trigger guard has 3 small holes, which apparently held a small shield, probably for initials or a presentation. It has custom breechblock with removable face with integral checkered thumb tab. Rear half of breechblock has a firing pin retainer screw, and hammer has a unique, tapered nose with shield-shaped checked spur. Breechblock has a 3-click operation with safety notch half-cock and full cock. It is mounted with highly figured, dark French or English walnut with extensively checkered and carved forend with a unique engraved cap secured with an unusual double end wedge. It has straight stock with checkered wrist and raised teardrop side panels with a double incise carved border around checkering and top and bottom tangs. It also has a very unique crescent steel buttplate with stepped top tang with upswept heel and a matching shaped, shorter toe tang, engraved to match with matching carved borders in the wood outlining buttplate. This rifle is pictured with an extensive write-up in Freund & Bro, Balentine. It was sold as Lot #83 in the Bourne Auction Company, John Amber Collection in Nov. 1986. PROVENANCE: John Amber Collection, Bourne Auction, Lot 83, Nov. 1986. Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a mottled, blue/brown patina. Receiver retains mostly silvered case colors, and trigger plate about 75% glossy orig blue with about 50% glossy blue mixed with patina on trigger guard. Buttplate retains most of its orig glossy blue with a few spots of light patina. Stock has two age checks on left side of comb and a hairline on left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few chips in varnish showing light wear to checkering and retains most of its orig dark varnish finish with light crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with 1 or 2 small spots of pitting. 4-59677 JR157 (40,000-80,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3020	$46,000.00	ULTRA RARE AND UNIQUE FREUND REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 44-77. Spectacular and unique, probably one-of-a-kind, Freund target rifle with 29″ heavy, uniquely altered oct bbl with about 10″ of oct shape from the breech end that transitions to a more narrow rotated oct shape for about 14″, then returns to the orig oct shape for about 2-1/2 more inches, then is turned for false muzzle. Front sight is a custom Rocky Mountain blade on a unique dovetail. There is an engraved arrow cricket mark. Rear sight is Freund’s patent applied for and is about 8″ long with a very unique large rear aperture and an equally unique elevator system with long sliding bar, that when the aperture is lifted and graduated ramp is moved to the next higher notch, a sliding block moves in a slot at the front end, which is marked 100 to 500 yards, with the sliding block having the 0 which completes the number. Tabs at rear of slide have decorative file work that matches dovetail on front sight. Top flat of bbl and uniquely filed top flat of receiver are flush and engraved with light foliate patterns and a fleur-de-lis with 5 stamped asterisks which also correspond to range setting of sight elevator. Receiver is lightly engraved and has the engraved inscription on left side in beautiful period script, “Improved by / F. W. Freund / Denver, Col, / Pat. July 28 1874 & / Pats Apld. For”. Right side is lightly engraved with foliate, arabesque patterns. It has delicate, gold washed, double set triggers and a most unusual and unique metal triggerguard with finger spur and integral checkered finger rest with metal grip cap attached. Front of trigger plate is engraved, “Pat. No. 153432” with other light engraved decorations. Bottom of trigger guard has 3 small holes, which apparently held a small shield, probably for initials or a presentation. It has custom breechblock with removable face with integral checkered thumb tab. Rear half of breechblock has a firing pin retainer screw, and hammer has a unique, tapered nose with shield-shaped checked spur. Breechblock has a 3-click operation with safety notch half-cock and full cock. It is mounted with highly figured, dark French or English walnut with extensively checkered and carved forend with a unique engraved cap secured with an unusual double end wedge. It has straight stock with checkered wrist and raised teardrop side panels with a double incise carved border around checkering and top and bottom tangs. It also has a very unique crescent steel buttplate with stepped top tang with upswept heel and a matching shaped, shorter toe tang, engraved to match with matching carved borders in the wood outlining buttplate. This rifle is pictured with an extensive write-up in Freund & Bro, Balentine. It was sold as Lot #83 in the Bourne Auction Company, John Amber Collection in Nov. 1986. PROVENANCE: John Amber Collection, Bourne Auction, Lot 83, Nov. 1986. Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a mottled, blue/brown patina. Receiver retains mostly silvered case colors, and trigger plate about 75% glossy orig blue with about 50% glossy blue mixed with patina on trigger guard. Buttplate retains most of its orig glossy blue with a few spots of light patina. Stock has two age checks on left side of comb and a hairline on left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few chips in varnish showing light wear to checkering and retains most of its orig dark varnish finish with light crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with 1 or 2 small spots of pitting. 4-59677 JR157 (40,000-80,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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