December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Designed during the Civil War and produced by Province Tool Company for mostly foreign contracts. This rifle bears British crown over "V" view proofs on both the barrel and receiver. 33" blued round barrel chambered in .43 Spanish with blade front sight and ladder rear sight. Case hardened breech loading action which operates similar to a Martini. Full length walnut forend affixed with 2-spring retained bands and a steel nose cap. Matching walnut stock with "WC" cartouche and crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains the vast majority of its blued finish. Receiver likewise retains significant portions of fading case colors. Other metal components have turned to a gray patina. Stocks are very good with some bruises. Excellent bore and mechanics. BAS
Manufacturer
Providence Tool Co.