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1528
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$3,162.00
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ANDREW WURFFLEIN HALF-STOCK SILVER MOUNTED TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. This fine example of Andrew Wurfflein’s work has a 31-1/2″ full oct 38 Cal bbl marked “A. WURFFLEIN PHILa”. All silver furniture, trigger guard, toe plate, rear entrance ferrule, capbox, side plate, and butt plate are profusely engraved as are the iron back action lock and bbl tang. The rifle has dbl set triggers, checkered wrist, and owner’s initials displayed in an oval inlay on cheek side. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is in excellent orig condition throughout. Bbl has two slots in top facet where a tube sight had been mounted and bbl tang has a small hole where a tang sight had been mounted. The bbl is turned on the muzzle for a bullet starter. Rifle bore is pitted but sharp. 4-31700 RGG9 (5,000-8,000)
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. |