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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK THE WILLIAM LOCKE COLLECTION BY SELLERS
CONDITION: Very fine with 70% plus blue finish remaining with some fading and smooth gray patina, attractive aged patina on the frame, and minor overall wear. The wood is fine with light scratches and dings and a period applied coat of protective varnish. The rifle has a modified bolt (firing pins not visible) but is otherwise mechanically fine. The inlaid plaque is also very fine with a crisp inscription, aged patina, and some marks. Overall, a very attractive rifle that has been part of several well-respected collections, including the famous William M. Locke Collection.
The proceeds from the sale of this item will go to funding scholarships and to the general fund for special projects at Highlands College, Birmingham AL. Please see book 2 page 2 for more information.
Provenance: The Ivan Hart Collection; F. Theodore Dexter Antique Arms; The William M. Locke Collection; The Tommy Haas Jr. Collection; The Neil E. Bogan Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 65,000 - 110,000
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