*CASED DANIEL FRASER SIDE LEVER SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK TAKEDOWN (VELOX) .303 RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE.

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.

*CASED DANIEL FRASER SIDE LEVER SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK TAKEDOWN (VELOX) .303 RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE. SN 2251. Cal. .303 British. This very fine rifle has a 26″ full file cut ribbed bbl, with dovetailed in front sight, which has a flip-up night sight and hood. The rear sight has one standing, and two folding leaves(graduated for 300 yards.) Original scope mounts are also dovetailed into the rib. The bbl is marked “Danl. Fraser & Co. Gun & Rifle Manufacturers. 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh.” and has scroll engraving in front of the address, and in two areas near the rear scope base. The action shows 90% coverage of extremely well executed English shaded scroll engraving, with Celtic borders. The opening lever is also scroll engraved to match the action, and has a detent lock in the thumb piece. The action internals are gold plated. Top tang has “safe” inlaid into a gold rectangle with automatic safety, and a red enamel dot to indicate when safety is in fire position. The action is marked on the top, “Frasers Patent No. 278.” (patent use number) Trigger guard is engraved the serial number 2251. Nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip butt stock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered horn butt plate. Stock has a sling eye, a gold shield with the initials G.L.A.Y, and a horn grip cap. The forend has a Deeley type takedown lever, and horn “Alexander Henry” type tip. The Davidson patent telescope is marked, “Danl. Fraser & Co. Gun & Rifle Manufacturers. 4 Leith St.” is also marked “Sole Patentees & Manufacturers.” Rear scope ring is marked with the serial number 2251 inside dovetail. Leather case has brass corners, and a newly applied brass plate on top. The interior has a Daniel Fraser label, another label with directions for use of the Fraser patent telescopic sight, and a label describing Fraser Velux .303 rifle, with instructions for mounting the bbl, cleaning etc. The case contains a round pewter oil bottle. This rifle is described and pictured on pg. 236 of Jonathon Kirton’s book “The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle from 1865” It is interesting to note that there were fewer than 410 Fraser single shot rifles ever made. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% of a quality over a few scattered nicks and dents. Action retains 80-90% of it’s orig case colors with most loss on the bottom side of the action, and behind the breech block. Takedown lever, safety, and trigger retain about 40-50% of their fire blue. Foreplate and trigger guard retain about 30% of their charcoal blue in protected areas. Butt stock and forend have been nicely refinished in a hand rubbed oil finish, and have a few slight nicks and scratches from handling. Bore shows strong rifling with some cordite erosion in the throat, and is a bit dark in the grooves. Telescope retains 90% of it’s orig blue, and optics are hazy and just need cleaning. Leather on case is dark, but in good condition. Interior cloth and all petitions are all original, but labels are a bit wrinkled and tattered. 4-33688 MGM31 (7,000-10,000)

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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	1004	$17,250.00	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. CASED DANIEL FRASER SIDE LEVER SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK TAKEDOWN (VELOX) .303 RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE. SN 2251. Cal. .303 British. This very fine rifle has a 26″ full file cut ribbed bbl, with dovetailed in front sight, which has a flip-up night sight and hood. The rear sight has one standing, and two folding leaves(graduated for 300 yards.) Original scope mounts are also dovetailed into the rib. The bbl is marked “Danl. Fraser & Co. Gun & Rifle Manufacturers. 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh.” and has scroll engraving in front of the address, and in two areas near the rear scope base. The action shows 90% coverage of extremely well executed English shaded scroll engraving, with Celtic borders. The opening lever is also scroll engraved to match the action, and has a detent lock in the thumb piece. The action internals are gold plated. Top tang has “safe” inlaid into a gold rectangle with automatic safety, and a red enamel dot to indicate when safety is in fire position. The action is marked on the top, “Frasers Patent No. 278.” (patent use number) Trigger guard is engraved the serial number 2251. Nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip butt stock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered horn butt plate. Stock has a sling eye, a gold shield with the initials G.L.A.Y, and a horn grip cap. The forend has a Deeley type takedown lever, and horn “Alexander Henry” type tip. The Davidson patent telescope is marked, “Danl. Fraser & Co. Gun & Rifle Manufacturers. 4 Leith St.” is also marked “Sole Patentees & Manufacturers.” Rear scope ring is marked with the serial number 2251 inside dovetail. Leather case has brass corners, and a newly applied brass plate on top. The interior has a Daniel Fraser label, another label with directions for use of the Fraser patent telescopic sight, and a label describing Fraser Velux .303 rifle, with instructions for mounting the bbl, cleaning etc. The case contains a round pewter oil bottle. This rifle is described and pictured on pg. 236 of Jonathon Kirton’s book “The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle from 1865” It is interesting to note that there were fewer than 410 Fraser single shot rifles ever made. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% of a quality over a few scattered nicks and dents. Action retains 80-90% of it’s orig case colors with most loss on the bottom side of the action, and behind the breech block. Takedown lever, safety, and trigger retain about 40-50% of their fire blue. Foreplate and trigger guard retain about 30% of their charcoal blue in protected areas. Butt stock and forend have been nicely refinished in a hand rubbed oil finish, and have a few slight nicks and scratches from handling. Bore shows strong rifling with some cordite erosion in the throat, and is a bit dark in the grooves. Telescope retains 90% of it’s orig blue, and optics are hazy and just need cleaning. Leather on case is dark, but in good condition. Interior cloth and all petitions are all original, but labels are a bit wrinkled and tattered. 4-33688 MGM31 (7,000-10,000) 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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