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Fine Quackenbush Safety Cartridge Rifle with Original Box

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:700.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Fine Quackenbush Safety Cartridge Rifle with Original Box
22 RF, 18'' round barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing some scattered light frosting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this attractive rifle retain about 97% original nickel finish showing a few sparsely scattered tiny flakes, light handling marks and some small areas of subtle clouding. The breechblock retains a similar amount of lovely vibrant case-hardened colors with some sparse freckling and the remaining small parts show remnants of flaking fire blue. The markings along the left side remain crisp and the smooth walnut buttstock remains in about very fine condition showing some scattered light scuffs and minor dings, otherwise retaining about 90% original varnish. The crescent buttplate retains about 97% original nickel finish with some small flakes and minor bubbling. The original sporting sights are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. The rifle includes a rare original factory box that rates about very fine, the black paper exterior covering showing rather extensive flaking and the two lid end flaps lost to the years. The green label has darkened from the years with details still quite discernible under bright light and the inside of the lid bears a period E.H. Kniskern & Co. retailer sticker from Elmira, NY. The original wooden base spacer is also surprisingly intact. A very fine rifle with extremely rare box for the advanced boys rifle collector. (13B10826-162) {C&R} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (1000/1500)
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