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3205
$9,775.00

UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE WITH BRASS M-41 FURNITURE, MILITARY.

SN NSN. Cal. 15.1 mm. Self-cocking Needlefire rifle “KK” mark under bbl. Not a normal Dreyse action. All steel components in-the-white, with fixed front sight (mounted 4.75″ back from muzzle), 3 position (2 leafs) flip up rear sight, and brass M-41 style furniture. Top of the oct chamber is unmarked and there are no SN/inspector marks in the usual locations. “I.S.B./Gren’r Guards” appears on the upper edge of buttplate. Single piece stock with cheekpiece. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with lightly cleaned oxidation that now appears scattered discolored flecks with minimal erosion. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and minimal erosion. 4-53088 LMA148 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3205


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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