November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Circa 1888. Nicely blacked 26 Inch steel dovetail lump barrels with third fastener dolls head extension, partially file cut matted full length rib reading "D & J FRASER / 4 LEITH STREET TERRACE / EDINBURGH" in smooth area, raised island for tipped bead front sight, and small sprigs of scroll coming off of matting. Scope mounts for mounting a Fraser scope with soft eye piece that is mounted with a compressible spring to prevent scope eye by an inexperienced shooter. Tube engraved "D & J Fraser / GUN & RIFLE MAKERS / EDINBURGH" and "SOLE PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS". Double thin duplex reticle, likely regulated for 100 and 200 yards. Inside of dovetail mount with "1637", matching serial number of rifle. High visibility deluxe express sight with fixed 100 yard standing sight with triangle that appears may possibly be ivory and folding silver lined 200 yard sight. Light line engraving at breeches. Barrel and action flats with London proofs, action flats also has the Anson & Deeley patent use number of 7661. Friction fit forend with point pattern checkering and lightly engraved metal inset at tip, serrated for easier finger placement. Boxlock action engraved with well executed scrolls and vintage case colored hardened on sides, maker's name in banner on both sides, engraved scrolls on blued action bottom. Well executed lined borders. Matching engraved fences. Double triggers, both with checkered blades, in a blued flat profile trigger guard with long tang running to dark pistol grip cap, disk set strikers and bolted automatic safety. English walnut stock with checkered side panels. Pistol grip with point pattern checkering. Toe line of stock with inlaid heraldic shield with "EBA" initials. Stock terminates in a spliced horn buttstock with red rubber recoil pad between the two halves with insert of "spear" at heel. Cheekpiece on left side of buttstock. Sling eyes at toe line and soldered to bottom rib. Housed in a leather case with Fraser trade label in lid, cartridge information, and a test target signed by Fraser but unnumbered and dated 1890. Accessories comprise reloading tools, cleaning tools, and a small bag of recently cast lead hollow point bullets. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz without scope, 8 lbs 9 oz with scope. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels retain 85-90% of their blacking with minor marks from handling and operation. Forend with a 7/8" sliver missing at checkering bordered line and some minor handling marks. Action is very good with crisp engraving and vibrant colors that are starting to fade. Stock is very good with some slight marking throughout and one distinct pressure mark on right side of stock; there are two chips missing at the underside of the stock near trigger plate. Rubber recoil pad has crystallized. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, is tight on face, bores are very good with bright rifling. Case is very good with some scuffs and rubs to exterior (straps missing). Accessories are very good to fine with some evidence of use. Fraser is widely regarded as one of the foremost rifle makers of his time and this example is no exception! CP
Item Dimensions: 30" x 10" x 5"
Drop at Comb
(Approx) 1 - 7/8"
Drop at Heel
(Approx) 2 - 1/2"
Manufacturer
Daniel Fraser