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Description:
Argentine Rolling Block, c. late 19th century, walnut stock, steel fittings, top of the barrel marked MODELO ARGENTINO. 1879 E.N., with Remington patent dates on the tang, barrel lg. 36, overall lg. 51 in.
Estimate $100-200
Stock has dings, nicks, and some loss near the buttplate, steel parts are a plum color, buttplate has some rust and a lose screw.
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Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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