PEABODY MARTINI “WHAT CHEER” MID RANGE TARGET RIFLE.

PEABODY MARTINI “WHAT CHEER” MID RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 291. Cal. 40-70. (Muzzle stamped “40 cal 70 grs”) 28″ Half round, half octagon bbl engraved “Manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. Providence R.I. U.S.A.” on top flat, and is uncut for any sight. Windage adjustable vernier front sight has interchangeable apertures. Case hardened Martini hinged block action is engraved with line borders with sprigs of scroll with “Peabody & Martini Patents” scrolled across right side, and “What Cheer” and “Mid Range” on left. Correct style mid range sight is installed on tang, but is numbered “188”. Plain American walnut buttstock has steel crescent buttplate with shaped side panels and coarse checkering with beaded borders. Matching forend has steel tip. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 60 – 70% orig blue, with considerable thinning on right side toward muzzle, and silvered on high edges. Action retains most of its case hardening color showing cleaning on right side with some pinprick pitting. Left side is quite strong and pleasing. Stocks retain nearly all of an old refinish, over numerous minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-45126 MGM249 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	2316	$4,025.00	PEABODY MARTINI “WHAT CHEER” MID RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 291. Cal. 40-70. (Muzzle stamped “40 cal 70 grs”) 28″ Half round, half octagon bbl engraved “Manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. Providence R.I. U.S.A.” on top flat, and is uncut for any sight. Windage adjustable vernier front sight has interchangeable apertures. Case hardened Martini hinged block action is engraved with line borders with sprigs of scroll with “Peabody & Martini Patents” scrolled across right side, and “What Cheer” and “Mid Range” on left. Correct style mid range sight is installed on tang, but is numbered “188”. Plain American walnut buttstock has steel crescent buttplate with shaped side panels and coarse checkering with beaded borders. Matching forend has steel tip. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 60 – 70% orig blue, with considerable thinning on right side toward muzzle, and silvered on high edges. Action retains most of its case hardening color showing cleaning on right side with some pinprick pitting. Left side is quite strong and pleasing. Stocks retain nearly all of an old refinish, over numerous minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-45126 MGM249 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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