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JOHN KRIDER HALF-STOCK SHOOTING CLUB RIFLE. SN NSN. John Krider half-stock rifle with 31″ full oct 45 Cal bbl marked “KRIDER PHILADA”. This rifle was one of a number of guns purchased for a local shooting club and is marked with the rack number “9” on a silver inlay in front of the toe plate. The bbl is fitted with sling swivels for target use. The furniture is engraved iron but the side plate, nose cap, and inlays are silver. The engraved lock is simply marked “KRIDER”. The stock appears to be curly walnut and the rifle has dbl set triggers. Impossible as it may seem, there is a second rifle from this same group offered in this auction with rack number “18” (Cons. #31711). PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is complete with all orig parts but shows signs of heavy usage. There are two small age cracks on the lock bolt panel. The bore and the engraved iron trigger guard are heavily pitted and there is a small bump and crack in the stock at the toe. Overall a very nice appearing rifle. 4-31714 RGG13 (4,000-7,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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