*UNIQUE PARKER HALE MINIATURE FARQUHARSON STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

*UNIQUE PARKER HALE MINIATURE FARQUHARSON STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 28503. Cal. 22 Hornet. This delightful little rifle built on the exceedingly rare Jeffery PD type Rook action is fitted with 24-3/4″ unusual ovate to round tapered bbl, has sleeved-on sling loop, and front sight block. Raised portion of bbl at breech is fitted with Parker Hale dovetailed scope bases. Left side of bbl is engraved “Specially Made for the .22 Cal. Super – Speed Hornet Cartridge.” Right side of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and “00225” in very small numbers. Bottom of bbl, in front of forend, is stamped with SN. Case hardened miniature action features pivoting side safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and is engraved with nearly full coverage of extremely well cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, and rope-work borders. “Parker – Hale.” is inlaid in gold in arched rectangle on left side of action. Small makers logo “L” within a crown (Lummerzheim) is on upper left side of action. Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, volume 3 on pp. 44-45 states many times that this action is very rare, and that at the time of the writing of this book, he had never been fortunate enough to have examined a small framed Jeffery. He estimates production by Jeffery as possibly as few as ten, and other makers: none observed. Classically shaped, finely streaked, and full fiddle-figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over nicely shaped and checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, steel grip cap, classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 24 LPI point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. There is a sling eye on toe line. Matching forend has horn tip, and attaches to bbl with engraved screw through diamond escutcheon. Ajack 2.4 X 56 Scope with heavy post and crosshair reticle is in Parker Hale QD mounts, and is engraved on right side “Made in Germany”. There is no evidence that any other sights were ever installed on this rifle. Drop at heel with scope: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb with scope: Approx 2-1/4″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 0 oz, Weight with scope: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 98% orig blue, silvering slightly at muzzle. Action retains 90 – 95% orig vivid case hardening color, silvering on tangs, high edges, and bottom of operating lever. Stock retains virtually all of its finish, with a few minor compressions, and marks. Checkering is excellent, with slight wear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight frosting in throat. Safety does not remain in top detent. Scope is excellent, optics clear. A great handling little rifle. 4-41818 MGM25 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1135	$13,800.00	UNIQUE PARKER HALE MINIATURE FARQUHARSON STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 28503. Cal. 22 Hornet. This delightful little rifle built on the exceedingly rare Jeffery PD type Rook action is fitted with 24-3/4″ unusual ovate to round tapered bbl, has sleeved-on sling loop, and front sight block. Raised portion of bbl at breech is fitted with Parker Hale dovetailed scope bases. Left side of bbl is engraved “Specially Made for the .22 Cal. Super – Speed Hornet Cartridge.” Right side of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and “00225” in very small numbers. Bottom of bbl, in front of forend, is stamped with SN. Case hardened miniature action features pivoting side safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and is engraved with nearly full coverage of extremely well cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, and rope-work borders. “Parker – Hale.” is inlaid in gold in arched rectangle on left side of action. Small makers logo “L” within a crown (Lummerzheim) is on upper left side of action. Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, volume 3 on pp. 44-45 states many times that this action is very rare, and that at the time of the writing of this book, he had never been fortunate enough to have examined a small framed Jeffery. He estimates production by Jeffery as possibly as few as ten, and other makers: none observed. Classically shaped, finely streaked, and full fiddle-figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over nicely shaped and checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, steel grip cap, classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 24 LPI point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. There is a sling eye on toe line. Matching forend has horn tip, and attaches to bbl with engraved screw through diamond escutcheon. Ajack 2.4 X 56 Scope with heavy post and crosshair reticle is in Parker Hale QD mounts, and is engraved on right side “Made in Germany”. There is no evidence that any other sights were ever installed on this rifle. Drop at heel with scope: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb with scope: Approx 2-1/4″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 0 oz, Weight with scope: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 98% orig blue, silvering slightly at muzzle. Action retains 90 – 95% orig vivid case hardening color, silvering on tangs, high edges, and bottom of operating lever. Stock retains virtually all of its finish, with a few minor compressions, and marks. Checkering is excellent, with slight wear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight frosting in throat. Safety does not remain in top detent. Scope is excellent, optics clear. A great handling little rifle. 4-41818 MGM25 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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