GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
RARE DANIEL FRASER SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK MINIATURE EXPRESS OR ROOK RIFLE.DANIEL FRASERSINGLE SHOT152325/20Cal. 25/ 20. 26" Tapered round bbl has been sleeved to 25/20. It was originally in 297 Rook with those markings on right side of bbl. Bbl is fitted with quarter rib holding one standing one folding express rear sight, also fitted with dovetails for Fraser patent scope. Silver bead front sight is in island block. Blued small sized Fraser side lever dropping block action has sliding safety in front of trigger. Action is engraved with Celtic knot borders, and patent use number "190" is on receiver ring which has also been dovetailed for repositioning of scope mount. SN is on trigger guard bow. Like most Frasers bbl can be taken down, in this case simple tapered pins are driven out of forend and action before forend can be removed and bbl unscrewed. Finely fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over embossed hard rubber buttplate with Fraser monogram. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim forend has Alexander Henry type groove at tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8", drop at comb: approx 1-11/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a fine rust blue. Stocks refinished and retain nearly all of that finish with some light handling marks. Wood is somewhat below metal. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 51693-1 MGM183 (2,500-3,500)