ROBERTS PATENT CONVERSION OF BRITISH SHORT RIFLE/MUSKET.

ROBERTS PATENT CONVERSION OF BRITISH SHORT RIFLE/MUSKET. SN 4853. Cal. 58 CF. Falling block conversion with lifter actuated operation. It has a 30-3/4″ bbl with square base front sight and a saber bayonet lug on right side of muzzle and a 900 yard musket ladder rear sight. Conversion consists of replacing the breech plug end of bbl with a Martini-style falling block action actuated by a lifting lever from the rear that latches into top tang. Mounted in the orig 1-pc walnut stock with brass nose cap, two iron bands and orig slotted head ramrod. It has brass trigger guard and buttplate and lockplate is marked “BARNETT”. The number “342” is stamped upside down, behind lockplate, in the wood and “4853” is stamped on left side panel. Receiver has Roberts Patent information on left side. Accompanied by an orig saber bayonet with 23-1/4″ Yataghan blade with checkered hard rubber grip panels and iron & leather scabbard with frog. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its glossy reworked blue, turned dull toward rear end. Receiver is faded gray case colors and has a casting flaw over top. Stock has a crack in left side panel, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of pitting. Bayonet is extremely fine. 4-33994 JR20 (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
	344	$1,150.00	ROBERTS PATENT CONVERSION OF BRITISH SHORT RIFLE/MUSKET. SN 4853. Cal. 58 CF. Falling block conversion with lifter actuated operation. It has a 30-3/4″ bbl with square base front sight and a saber bayonet lug on right side of muzzle and a 900 yard musket ladder rear sight. Conversion consists of replacing the breech plug end of bbl with a Martini-style falling block action actuated by a lifting lever from the rear that latches into top tang. Mounted in the orig 1-pc walnut stock with brass nose cap, two iron bands and orig slotted head ramrod. It has brass trigger guard and buttplate and lockplate is marked “BARNETT”. The number “342” is stamped upside down, behind lockplate, in the wood and “4853” is stamped on left side panel. Receiver has Roberts Patent information on left side. Accompanied by an orig saber bayonet with 23-1/4″ Yataghan blade with checkered hard rubber grip panels and iron & leather scabbard with frog. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its glossy reworked blue, turned dull toward rear end. Receiver is faded gray case colors and has a casting flaw over top. Stock has a crack in left side panel, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of pitting. Bayonet is extremely fine. 4-33994 JR20 (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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