RARE LIDDELL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE.

RARE LIDDELL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 33. 29-3/4” octagonal bbl, marked “WM. LIDDELL / ST JOHNSBURY / VT” on the right side of the Sharps-type action. Fragments of a marking at the rear of the bbl appear to be Remington markings. The lock mechanism is internal although the hammer is on the right side. Like the Sharps, the extractor is on the left side of the breechblock and operates the same way. This is a quality made rifle but no other specimens are known. The tang sight is missing. The Beach front sight is mounted on a large platform screwed to the top of the bbl. Pictured in Vermont’s Gunsmiths & Gunmakers, p:2163. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Wood has gouges and scratches with light cracking of the varnish. Also small cracks at the action and buttplate. 4-52498 FS23 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	509	$3,450.00	RARE LIDDELL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 33. 29-3/4” octagonal bbl, marked “WM. LIDDELL / ST JOHNSBURY / VT” on the right side of the Sharps-type action. Fragments of a marking at the rear of the bbl appear to be Remington markings. The lock mechanism is internal although the hammer is on the right side. Like the Sharps, the extractor is on the left side of the breechblock and operates the same way. This is a quality made rifle but no other specimens are known. The tang sight is missing. The Beach front sight is mounted on a large platform screwed to the top of the bbl. Pictured in Vermont’s Gunsmiths & Gunmakers, p:2163. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Wood has gouges and scratches with light cracking of the varnish. Also small cracks at the action and buttplate. 4-52498 FS23 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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