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extends to the action lever which has two sprays on engraving, one on either
end. The work is signed “R. P. BONE” at the bottom of the left hand side for Master Engraver Ralph Bone. Bone was a highly skilled engraver, gun maker, and
knife maker, many examples of his work are found in “The Artistry of Ralph P. Bone” by J. Huxley Walters. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with contrasting ebony tip and pistol grip stock with
engraved and casehardened grip cap, raised shadowline cheekpiece, and checkered steel blued buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine as masterfully built and embellished by Ralph Bone, retaining 99% plus blue and casehardened finishes,
limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 3390
Ralph Bone Master Engraved Farquharson Style Falling
Block Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 17343, 450 3 1/4 cal., 26 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrel with ramped beaded blade front sight, four position (one standing, three folding) express rear sight, and caliber marking of “.450 3 1/4 Inch”. The casehardened falling block action displays beautifully executed floral scroll engraving in a diamond pattern flanked by four flourishes around the outside on either side. The engraving
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LOT 3391
Factory Engraved George Gibbs Farquharson Patent Single Shot
Falling Block Rifle with Zeiss Scope - Serial no. 49, 275 HV cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrel with ramped white
bead front sight, fixed blade rear sight which doubles a the front scope mount, the rear
scope mount, and the caliber “275 H.V./(FLANGED)” on the left of the breech. The casehardened falling block action is adorned with
beautiful near full coverage floral scroll engraving with tasteful use of negative space surrounding “GEORGE GIBBS/BRISTOL” on the left side. The
action is also marked on the right with “FARQUHARSON’S/PATENT/576”. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with ebony tip and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap, blank inscription oval, and red rubber recoil pad. Includes a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36mm scope.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, showing 99% blue and casehardened finishes, some slight chipping along some of the edges of the wood, some very scattered handling evidence, and sharp re-cut checkering. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000