Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Army & Navy Corporation Society Single-shot Rifle, c. early 20th century, serial number 22591, .303 British caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, frame lightly engraved with foliate designs, marked on the rib "ARMY & NAVY. CO-OPERATIVE. SOCIETY. LIMTD LONDON," barrel lg. 24 1/4, overall lg. 40 1/2 in.
Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, October 9, 2014.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Stock has a few very light dings and nicks, blueing has some wear but is mostly intact, and the bore looks clean and bright.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
LONDON, WenatcheeChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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