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Extremely Rare British Vickers Armstrong mfg’d Pedersen Model PA Semi-Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Extremely Rare British Vickers Armstrong mfg’d Pedersen Model PA Semi-Automatic Rifle
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Extremely Rare British Vickers Armstrong mfg'd Pedersen Model PA Semi-Automatic Rifle, #233, .276 cal., 24" barrel, blued finish, unique toggle action, hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable aperture worm gear rear sight. Marked on left side "PEDERSEN SELFLOADER PA/VICKERS-ARMSTRONG LTD". Serial number stamped on right side receiver. Circled "02" stamped on top of chamber. A small number of these rifles were produced for British Troop Trials but not adopted, and this one is stamped with British inspection marks on the flat above the bolt head and on left rear receiver. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 85% finish, showing frosting and patina spots to the barrel and magazine and darkening to the receiver, toggle bolt, and trigger guard. Stock has an old chip missing from the bottom of the pistol grip, otherwise wood is good with overall old and new dents, impressions, and scratches to the dark finish. Action locks open and releases smoothly, bright bore is very good with very good rifling. Crossbolt safety mounted on the front toggle locks the bolt in place. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (C&R)