*UNMARKED BRITISH FARQUHARSON RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY.

*UNMARKED BRITISH FARQUHARSON RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY. SN 16693. Cal. 9 x 57 R. 26″ Round barrel is fitted with Rigby style rear one standing, two folding express sight, sleeved-on front base with ivory bead, and sling loop. Blued tang safety action has breech block filed in Rigby manner. Top of action is checkered. “Safe” is inlaid in white gold on tang. SN is stamped on lower front portion of action in front of lever pivot. Slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over a “NOSHOC” pad, with sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Checkering is approx 22 LPI with mullered borders. There is what looks to be an original reinforcing bolt through cheeks of buttstock. Longer than normal forend has horn tip, and 20 LPI checkering with line border. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains virtually all of a re-black with places where scope mounts have been removed, and holes filled. Action has also been re-blacked with holes filled on left side and on tang. Rear action screw has been filed at grip. Wood retains most of an old oil finish. Checkering is worn. Action is tight. Bore is excellent. Origin of this rifle is an enigma, as there is no name anywhere on it. It shows many Rigby traits, even the SN is in their production range. All tang safety Farquharson actions are scarce with estimated production of under 500. 4-38905 MGM75 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1269	$2,875.00	UNMARKED BRITISH FARQUHARSON RIFLE WITH TANG SAFETY. SN 16693. Cal. 9 x 57 R. 26″ Round barrel is fitted with Rigby style rear one standing, two folding express sight, sleeved-on front base with ivory bead, and sling loop. Blued tang safety action has breech block filed in Rigby manner. Top of action is checkered. “Safe” is inlaid in white gold on tang. SN is stamped on lower front portion of action in front of lever pivot. Slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over a “NOSHOC” pad, with sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Checkering is approx 22 LPI with mullered borders. There is what looks to be an original reinforcing bolt through cheeks of buttstock. Longer than normal forend has horn tip, and 20 LPI checkering with line border. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains virtually all of a re-black with places where scope mounts have been removed, and holes filled. Action has also been re-blacked with holes filled on left side and on tang. Rear action screw has been filed at grip. Wood retains most of an old oil finish. Checkering is worn. Action is tight. Bore is excellent. Origin of this rifle is an enigma, as there is no name anywhere on it. It shows many Rigby traits, even the SN is in their production range. All tang safety Farquharson actions are scarce with estimated production of under 500. 4-38905 MGM75 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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