GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
SPECTACULAR NORMAN S. BROCKWAY TARGET RIFLE WITH MALCOLM OPTICS. BROCKWAY HEAVY BBL TARGET NSN 50 CAL Cal. 50. 29-1/2" bbl. Complete Vermont-made 20lb percussion target rifle complete with all loading accessories. Bbl is 1-1/2" across flats complete with its false muzzle, side hammer percussion ignition with double set triggers. Single piece walnut stock with lightly engraved and fitted iron buttplate. Mounted with a period William Malcolm & Co. Syracuse, NY tube scope. Accompanied with numerous NS Brockway marked bullet molds, swedges, wad cutters, shooting rests, mallets, bullets, and a very early 1920's to 30's spiral bound book with loading data, bullet dimensions, etc. contained in a leather covered travel trunk. CONDITION: Spectacularly fine. Bore is exceptional. Exterior finish of bbl is still relatively bright with a light smattering of patina. 1-pc walnut stock is very fine with a minor shrinkage crack at butt. False muzzle fits properly. Malcolm scope functions but is slightly dark. Double-set triggers function properly but lock needs to be adjusted. An extreme rarity to find these rifles with their orig loading equipment and ammunition manufacturing tools. 50827-8 TDW (2,000-4,000)