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point checkered forends (“A” lightly figured) and pistol grip stocks with blued steel grip caps and a red rubber recoil pad.
Included is a full length leather bound case with “PRESENTED/TO/PRESIDENT/GERALD R. FORD/BY THE/ REPUBLICAN/NAT’L COMMITTEE” marked on the lid and a canvas over cover which is marked “PRESIDENT/GERALD R. FORD/UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the forend and stock. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
B) Ruger No. 1 Rifle - Serial no. U.S.2, 22-250 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with only minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A rare chance to own a set of presidential firearms presented to President Ford on this great
nation’s 200th birthday! Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
The rifles both feature outstanding, highly figured and multi-
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