^Lot 67 Unmkd English Pieper Rolling Block Rifle

Unmarked English made Pieper Rolling Block Single Shot Rifle, #4655, .58 CF cal., 27'' blue barrel, banknote scroll engraved case hardened frame, checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and forend, with checkered horn buttplate, case hardened pistol-grip cap, three-leaf Express rear sight, and platina bead front sight. Condition is near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 92% lightly thinning and toning blue. Case hardened frame has thinned and toned retaining approx. 20% colors. Stock shows even flattening and light bruises. Action is good, bore is mirror bright. A classic 1870s African big game rifle. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (Antique)