*NEWTON ARMS COMPANY BOLT RIFLE.

SN 3011. Cal. 256 Newton. 21″ Tapered round bbl with sleeved-on bases for front and rear sights, has typical Newton Arms markings with caliber and “PATENTS PENDING”. Action with interrupted screw thread, multiple locking lugs on bolt, has matted flats on top. Bolt features usual Newton small checkered knob, rotating safety lever, and is fitted with cocking piece sight. Newton’s design also incorporates a unique takedown feature using hinged floorplate with release in front of trigger guard bow as handle to release front action screw and lift bbl and receiver out of stock. The design also incorporates double set triggers. Relatively plain American walnut pistol grip stock has schnabeled forend, steel buttplate, and checkering at grip and forend. Ammunition, includes partial box of Western cartridges, three loaded with Western head stamps, five empty brass with “NACo” head stamps, and a few other misc brass and rounds, one appearing to be an orig NACo dummy. PROVENANCE: Copy of article in GUN DIGEST 1988 ANNUAL, “Newtons First Rifle … Tomorrow’s Designs Yesterday” by Wilf E. Pyle. Ammunition. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain 30 – 40% orig blue, perhaps a bit stronger on bbl and action. Stock refinished. Checkering re-cut. Bore is good, polished, with some pitting. Mechanically good. Ammo box is tattered. Cartridges somewhat corroded. Some brass good. 31377-6 MGM30 (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2312

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2312	$1,150.00	NEWTON ARMS COMPANY BOLT RIFLE. SN 3011. Cal. 256 Newton. 21″ Tapered round bbl with sleeved-on bases for front and rear sights, has typical Newton Arms markings with caliber and “PATENTS PENDING”. Action with interrupted screw thread, multiple locking lugs on bolt, has matted flats on top. Bolt features usual Newton small checkered knob, rotating safety lever, and is fitted with cocking piece sight. Newton’s design also incorporates a unique takedown feature using hinged floorplate with release in front of trigger guard bow as handle to release front action screw and lift bbl and receiver out of stock. The design also incorporates double set triggers. Relatively plain American walnut pistol grip stock has schnabeled forend, steel buttplate, and checkering at grip and forend. Ammunition, includes partial box of Western cartridges, three loaded with Western head stamps, five empty brass with “NACo” head stamps, and a few other misc brass and rounds, one appearing to be an orig NACo dummy. PROVENANCE: Copy of article in GUN DIGEST 1988 ANNUAL, “Newtons First Rifle … Tomorrow’s Designs Yesterday” by Wilf E. Pyle. Ammunition. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain 30 – 40% orig blue, perhaps a bit stronger on bbl and action. Stock refinished. Checkering re-cut. Bore is good, polished, with some pitting. Mechanically good. Ammo box is tattered. Cartridges somewhat corroded. Some brass good. 31377-6 MGM30 (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2312 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*NEWTON ARMS COMPANY BOLT RIFLE.