GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE C.B. HOLDEN OF WORCESTER, MASS, SIDE-OPEN RIFLE. HOLDEN OPEN SIDE 191 32 RF Cal. 32 RF 24" bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. Bbl has a Beech combination front sight and a unique ladder rear sight with no markings. Bbl is also unmarked. Action opens using knob on right side of receiver to swing bolt out to side. Rear tang sight is also very unique, possibly one-of-a-kind. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows a pleasing plum brown patina overall with some bright blue remaining in protected areas of frame. Receiver has traces of bright blue. Trigger guard shows 20% blue with some staining. Stocks are very good showing most orig varnish with marring mostly on left side of buttstock. Buttplate is faceted and shows 20% blue with some rust stains. This is a very rare seldom seen rifle made around 1870. 49468-3 TEP (2,500-4,000)