PRESENTATION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE.

PRESENTATION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE. SN C835. Cal. 45. This wonderful condition and high quality rifle is featured in a March 1963 issue of The Gun Report entitled a “Wimbledon Prize of Note”. The article details the formation of the English National Rifle Association which ultimately gave birth to the American Rifle Association is 1875. It also deals extensively with the beginnings of the internationally famous Wimbledon rifle matches, and specifically details how Sargent Norfolk won this rifle in 1862. This rifle exhibits 36″ rnd bbl marked “Whitworth Patent” behind rear sight. Bbl is also proofed at the breech, various proofs and 52 guage markings and the SN C835. This gun is very similar in configuration to the 33″ bbld rifles that came to the confederacy without patch boxes like this gun. Confederate imported guns were typically marked “SECOND QUALITY” whereas this gun is stamped “BEST” on trigger guard. The added reverse-mounted ladder rear sight is mounted on a wood block the sight is graduated to 1100 yards and is marked “P. MURCOTT, GUNMAKERS 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON”. Case hardened lock has typical Whitworth crest and markings. The forestock and wrist are checkered and obverse of buttstock has a 2-1/2″ oval silver plaque surrounded by 3-1/2″ silver belt inset. The plaque and belt are engraved “NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCATION/QUEEN’S PRIZE/WHITWORTH RIFLE TO EACH OF 20 BEST SHOTS/WON BY THOMAS NORFOLK/SGT. 13TH SUFFOLK RIFLE VOLUNTEERS/WIMBLEDON 1862/913 COMPETITORS”, “PRESENTED BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, JULY 14”. CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Bbl, bands, nosecap, trigger guard, and sling swivels retain most all of their refreshed bright blue finish. Lock, hammer, and breech block are case colored retaining strong areas of color though mostly muted. Stock is fine showing scattered scratches, dings, and abrasions. Inset silver belt is loose in areas. Ramrod is not threaded, but has an interesting hexagonally shaped head that is machined to fit bore perfectly. 4-44251 JS85 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2189	$6,900.00	PRESENTATION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE. SN C835. Cal. 45. This wonderful condition and high quality rifle is featured in a March 1963 issue of The Gun Report entitled a “Wimbledon Prize of Note”. The article details the formation of the English National Rifle Association which ultimately gave birth to the American Rifle Association is 1875. It also deals extensively with the beginnings of the internationally famous Wimbledon rifle matches, and specifically details how Sargent Norfolk won this rifle in 1862. This rifle exhibits 36″ rnd bbl marked “Whitworth Patent” behind rear sight. Bbl is also proofed at the breech, various proofs and 52 guage markings and the SN C835. This gun is very similar in configuration to the 33″ bbld rifles that came to the confederacy without patch boxes like this gun. Confederate imported guns were typically marked “SECOND QUALITY” whereas this gun is stamped “BEST” on trigger guard. The added reverse-mounted ladder rear sight is mounted on a wood block the sight is graduated to 1100 yards and is marked “P. MURCOTT, GUNMAKERS 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON”. Case hardened lock has typical Whitworth crest and markings. The forestock and wrist are checkered and obverse of buttstock has a 2-1/2″ oval silver plaque surrounded by 3-1/2″ silver belt inset. The plaque and belt are engraved “NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCATION/QUEEN’S PRIZE/WHITWORTH RIFLE TO EACH OF 20 BEST SHOTS/WON BY THOMAS NORFOLK/SGT. 13TH SUFFOLK RIFLE VOLUNTEERS/WIMBLEDON 1862/913 COMPETITORS”, “PRESENTED BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, JULY 14”. CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Bbl, bands, nosecap, trigger guard, and sling swivels retain most all of their refreshed bright blue finish. Lock, hammer, and breech block are case colored retaining strong areas of color though mostly muted. Stock is fine showing scattered scratches, dings, and abrasions. Inset silver belt is loose in areas. Ramrod is not threaded, but has an interesting hexagonally shaped head that is machined to fit bore perfectly. 4-44251 JS85 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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