3423 R.V. GREEVES MODERN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 24 @ 14:07UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 31 1/4" octagon-to-round of heavy target weight. Diameter at deeply crowned muzzle is 1 3/16". Globe front sight w/ full buckhorn adj. rear sight. Top flat is marked "R.V. Greeves". Engraved lock & hammer. Double set triggers. Wedge fastened half-length cheekpiece walnut stock w/ hand checkering. Engraved brass fittings include Schuetzen style buttplate, circular lid patchbox, toeplate, finger curl trigger guard, sideplate, nosecap & escutcheons. Brass running buffalo inlay is found on the cheekpiece. Artificially striped hardwood ramrod held on iron underrib by 2 faceted iron pipes. WEIGHT: 11 lbs, 14.6 oz. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80% lightly faded browned finish. Lock is fading to gray. Stock finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches. Triggers must be set for lock to hold in cocked position. Bore has a slightly darkened appearance retaining good rifling. (01-25349/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.