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Lot 50:Two Sporting Rifles

December 4th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Lot 50:Two Sporting Rifles

December 4th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,200

A) Belgium Browning Auto 22 Grade I Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufactured in Belgium circa 1960.The rifle has blade front sight with bead and an adjustable wheel notch rear sight. Both sides of the receiver feature a zigzag border and light scroll engraving. High gloss pistol grip stock with checkered forearm and pistol grip area.

ConditionExcellent. The rifle retains approximately 95% original blue finish with gray on the high edges and some minor thinning. The receiver scope mount grooves have some minor dings. The wood is near excellent with some minor dings and scratches. The checkering is crisp.

Details

ManufacturerBrowning Arms

Model22 Auto

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassModern Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge22 LR

Barrel19 1/4 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page14

B) Remington Model 14A Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured from 1912 to 1936, with standard markings, a blade front sight with bead and the early adjustable wheel rear sight. Plain pistol grip stock with 12 groove forearm, sling swivels and factory checkered steel buttplate. Complete with a soft leather carrying case.

ConditionVery good. The rifle retains approximately 85% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina, some scattered light spotting and overall some minor handling marks. There is a chip absent near the lower tang, otherwise the wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. The case is good with tight stitching.

Details

ManufacturerRemington Arms Inc

Model14

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge35 Rem

Barrel22 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL