BRASS MOUNTED RICHARD CONSTABLE HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE.

BRASS MOUNTED RICHARD CONSTABLE HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. This rifle has a 30-1/4″ full oct 52 Cal rifled bbl marked “PHILADELPHIA” at the breech. The rifle has a nicely engraved back action lock signed by the maker and the 4-pc brass patch box is highly engraved with a man slaying a lion and the words “Sic Sempter Inimicis” which translated means, “Thus always to enemies”. The silver cheek piece inlay is engraved with a man shooting a bow and arrow, and the initials of a previous owner are engraved on an oval inlay opposite the lock. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Average used condition with minor cracks and blemishes throughout but all orig and complete. Back action lock needs adjustment to work. Bore is rough. 4-31703 RGG22 (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
	1540	$2,012.00	BRASS MOUNTED RICHARD CONSTABLE HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. This rifle has a 30-1/4″ full oct 52 Cal rifled bbl marked “PHILADELPHIA” at the breech. The rifle has a nicely engraved back action lock signed by the maker and the 4-pc brass patch box is highly engraved with a man slaying a lion and the words “Sic Sempter Inimicis” which translated means, “Thus always to enemies”. The silver cheek piece inlay is engraved with a man shooting a bow and arrow, and the initials of a previous owner are engraved on an oval inlay opposite the lock. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Average used condition with minor cracks and blemishes throughout but all orig and complete. Back action lock needs adjustment to work. Bore is rough. 4-31703 RGG22 (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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