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1541
$6,900.00

FINE KRIDER HALF-STOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Half stock Cal 36 rifle with 33-7/8″ oct to rnd bbl marked “Krider PHILADa”. Rifle has a checkered wrist and is mounted with iron hardware and bone nose cap. John Krider was born in 1813 and by age 26 founded what would become one of the most successful sporting houses in the eastern U.S. The quality of Krider’s products was recognized early; in 1840 he received his first of 13 awards for quality workmanship from the Franklin Institute for guns that were “the best ever exhibited” and “superior specimens of American manufacture.” PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Nearly like new condition, with no evidence of repairs or restoration, finish on stock and metal parts outstanding. 4-31712 RGG3 (3,500-5,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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