*P.D. FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY.

*P.D. FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY. SN 2574. Cal. 400-360 nitro express. 28-1/2″ rnd bbl with front sight dovetailed into integral ramp, one standing, 2 folding express rear sight in a block, and sling eye, is marked on top “R.B. RODDA & CO. CALCUTTA ELEYS 400/360 CARTRIDGE.” Proofmarks: “CORDITE 40GR BALL 300GR MAXM 360EX” and provisional and definitive British proofs. The action has 40% scroll engraving with vine borders. Opening lever is 30% scroll engraved, bottom tang is marked with SN “2574”, and the top tang has sliding safety button and “SAFE” inlaid in gold. The plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14″ over a red “Old English” pad. The stock has vacant silver oval, sling eye, cheekpiece for right hand shooter, and hard rubber grip cap. Forend has horn tip and is attached to the bbl with a screw through a lozenge-shaped escutcheon. Stocks are checkered in a point pattern. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl is reblued. Receiver is gray. Stocks have 50% of a varnish finish with marks and dings from use. The buttstock has a reinforcing pin through the cheeks and a 2″ repaired crack from the rear tang screw down through the checkering on the left side. Forend is missing 3/4″ triangles of wood at top rear of both sides. Checkering has been recut. Bore has strong rifling with some throat erosion and is quite good toward muzzle. 4-33680 MGM38 (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
	1007	$3,278.00	P.D. FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY. SN 2574. Cal. 400-360 nitro express. 28-1/2″ rnd bbl with front sight dovetailed into integral ramp, one standing, 2 folding express rear sight in a block, and sling eye, is marked on top “R.B. RODDA & CO. CALCUTTA ELEYS 400/360 CARTRIDGE.” Proofmarks: “CORDITE 40GR BALL 300GR MAXM 360EX” and provisional and definitive British proofs. The action has 40% scroll engraving with vine borders. Opening lever is 30% scroll engraved, bottom tang is marked with SN “2574”, and the top tang has sliding safety button and “SAFE” inlaid in gold. The plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14″ over a red “Old English” pad. The stock has vacant silver oval, sling eye, cheekpiece for right hand shooter, and hard rubber grip cap. Forend has horn tip and is attached to the bbl with a screw through a lozenge-shaped escutcheon. Stocks are checkered in a point pattern. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl is reblued. Receiver is gray. Stocks have 50% of a varnish finish with marks and dings from use. The buttstock has a reinforcing pin through the cheeks and a 2″ repaired crack from the rear tang screw down through the checkering on the left side. Forend is missing 3/4″ triangles of wood at top rear of both sides. Checkering has been recut. Bore has strong rifling with some throat erosion and is quite good toward muzzle. 4-33680 MGM38 (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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