DANIEL FRASER PATENT SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK COMBINATION M.B.L. (“MILITARY BREECH LOADER” NRA CLASSIFICATION “ANY” RIFLE)

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations.

*DANIEL FRASER PATENT SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK COMBINATION M.B.L. (“MILITARY BREECH LOADER” NRA CLASSIFICATION “ANY” RIFLE). SN 1406. Cal. .303 British. Total production SN 1046, and action patent use No. 64. This is a very early production Fraser rifle that was sent back to Fraser’s for a new bbl and at that time was refitted with the lever lock. The 34″ round bbl is marked on the top, “Barrel manufactured by Danl. Fraser & Co. Edinburgh.” On the left side it is marked with nitro proof marks for .303. The windage adjustable front sight is dovetailed into the bbl. There is no rear sight mounted onto the bbl. The case hardened action is marked, “Frasers Patent No. 64” on the top, number “1046” is on the right side, and left side is marked, “Frasers Patent. Edinburgh.” in a circle with shield in the center. The trigger is bolted by a sliding button safety inside the trigger guard. The European walnut straight grip butt stock measures 14-1/8″ over a 7/8″ wooden lengthening piece with coarsely checkered butt. (looks as if it may have been done at the factory.) Butt stock has a sling eye, and a back position mounted Vernier sight, which folds into a groove cut into the top of the comb. When not in use the folded sight is covered by a wooden cover secured by a transverse pin. Forend extends to within 3″ of the muzzle, and is secured by two bbl bands. This particular rifle is pictured and described on pg. 233 of Jonathon Kirton’s book The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle from 1865 PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 95% of it’s orig blue. Bore is very fine with no visible imperfections. Case hardened action has turned mostly silver with some case color visible in protected areas, and has not been polished. Butt stock and forend retain most of their orig oil finish but are dull and have numerous handling and storage marks. 4-33682 MGM33 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1021	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations. DANIEL FRASER PATENT SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK COMBINATION M.B.L. (“MILITARY BREECH LOADER” NRA CLASSIFICATION “ANY” RIFLE). SN 1406. Cal. .303 British. Total production SN 1046, and action patent use No. 64. This is a very early production Fraser rifle that was sent back to Fraser’s for a new bbl and at that time was refitted with the lever lock. The 34″ round bbl is marked on the top, “Barrel manufactured by Danl. Fraser & Co. Edinburgh.” On the left side it is marked with nitro proof marks for .303. The windage adjustable front sight is dovetailed into the bbl. There is no rear sight mounted onto the bbl. The case hardened action is marked, “Frasers Patent No. 64” on the top, number “1046” is on the right side, and left side is marked, “Frasers Patent. Edinburgh.” in a circle with shield in the center. The trigger is bolted by a sliding button safety inside the trigger guard. The European walnut straight grip butt stock measures 14-1/8″ over a 7/8″ wooden lengthening piece with coarsely checkered butt. (looks as if it may have been done at the factory.) Butt stock has a sling eye, and a back position mounted Vernier sight, which folds into a groove cut into the top of the comb. When not in use the folded sight is covered by a wooden cover secured by a transverse pin. Forend extends to within 3″ of the muzzle, and is secured by two bbl bands. This particular rifle is pictured and described on pg. 233 of Jonathon Kirton’s book The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle from 1865 PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 95% of it’s orig blue. Bore is very fine with no visible imperfections. Case hardened action has turned mostly silver with some case color visible in protected areas, and has not been polished. Butt stock and forend retain most of their orig oil finish but are dull and have numerous handling and storage marks. 4-33682 MGM33 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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