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Unmkd English Pieper Rolling Block Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Unmkd English Pieper Rolling Block Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Unmarked English made Pieper Rolling Block Single Shot Rifle, #4655, .58 CF cal., 27'' blue barrel, banknote scroll engraved case hardened frame, checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and forend, with checkered horn buttplate, case hardened pistol-grip cap, three-leaf Express rear sight, and platina bead front sight. Condition is near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 92% lightly thinning and toning blue. Case hardened frame has thinned and toned retaining approx. 20% colors. Stock shows even flattening and light bruises. Action is good, bore is mirror bright. A classic 1870s African big game rifle. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (Antique)