GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE BY DANIEL FRASER WITH SHOTGUN BARREL.DANIEL FRASERSINGLE SHOT16017x57RSHOTGUN BBLESACal. 7 x 57R. Both 26" bbls have flat matted ribs, 20 ga shotgun bbl (choked modified), with single bead, and with correct SN stamped on bottom. Rifle bbl with Fraser Leith Street Edinburgh address is fitted with one standing, two folding nested leaf express rear sight and gold bead front. Bbl has no proofs or other factory markings. Side lever operating Fraser action is marked with patent use number "204" on receiver ring, and features knurled takedown pin with coin slot on left side, instead of normal long lever. Action utilizes sliding safety in front of trigger. Action and side lever are engraved with 80% coverage attractive open scroll inside knot work borders. A raised shield on trigger plate has gold band engraved "FRASER". Relatively plain European walnut buttstock measures 14" over black Decelerator rifle pad. Stock features scroll engraved grip cap and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching forend with nicely shaped transition from action to grip, has Alexander Henry type groove at tip, and Deeley type release for takedown. Rifle BBL: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14". Gun comes with extra extractor for use with shotgun bbl. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a smooth rust blue. Action re-engraved and re-colored, retain nearly all of that color. Stocks with oil refinish are rather blond, checkering re-cut. Forend wood away from metal at bottom. New rifle bbl is good, with some light pitting, but just may be dirty. Shotgun bore is fine with some light pits. Extractor needs to be changed to install shotgun bbl. (Not tried for fit) Action smooth. This rifle is pictured and described on p. 90-93 of DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND by Kirton. 52424-1 MGM181 (2,500-3,500)