*RARE PEDERSEN RIFLE BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG OF ENGLAND.

*RARE PEDERSEN RIFLE BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG OF ENGLAND. SN 93. Cal. 276. 24″ bbl. The Pedersen rifle was manufactured by Vickers-Armstrong, Ltd., in England. These semi-auto rifles operate on a toggle / bolt system that is similar to that on a German PO8 or an American Browning automatic rifle. These rifles were submitted for testing to the U.S. government in the early 1930’s, along with the M-1 Garand and several other entries. It is rare to find one in orig unmolested condition. This example is SN 93, and it is 100% complete and in excellent working order. This rifle was also made in 30 caliber in a very limited quantity. CONDITION: Barreled receiver shows better than 95% of the orig blue finish, with the bands and trigger guard showing slightly better. The magazine shows slightly less blue, retaining approx. 90%. The 1-pc butt stock assembly shows good-plus, with some light bruising throughout but nothing significant enough to detract from its presence. Mechanics are crisp, and the bore is very lightly frosted but with very strong rifling. 4-37676 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1098	$10,925.00	RARE PEDERSEN RIFLE BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG OF ENGLAND. SN 93. Cal. 276. 24″ bbl. The Pedersen rifle was manufactured by Vickers-Armstrong, Ltd., in England. These semi-auto rifles operate on a toggle / bolt system that is similar to that on a German PO8 or an American Browning automatic rifle. These rifles were submitted for testing to the U.S. government in the early 1930’s, along with the M-1 Garand and several other entries. It is rare to find one in orig unmolested condition. This example is SN 93, and it is 100% complete and in excellent working order. This rifle was also made in 30 caliber in a very limited quantity. CONDITION: Barreled receiver shows better than 95% of the orig blue finish, with the bands and trigger guard showing slightly better. The magazine shows slightly less blue, retaining approx. 90%. The 1-pc butt stock assembly shows good-plus, with some light bruising throughout but nothing significant enough to detract from its presence. Mechanics are crisp, and the bore is very lightly frosted but with very strong rifling. 4-37676 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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