^Lot 265 Custom C. C. Johnson Target Rifle

Custom C. C. Johnson Target Rifle, #19555, caliber marked .219 Donaldson, matte blue finish, 26'' barrel with two scope blocks, Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 falling block action, single trigger with sliding safety block. Monte Carlo stock and forend are semi-gloss finished walnut with 70% flame figure in the buttstock; extended pistol grip with a decorative steel grip cap and thin White Line rubber buttplate; forend has a single sling swivel eyelet. Weight is 10 lbs. Action mfg'd ca. 1880 and customized ca. 1940. Condition is very good as modified with a bright bore and sharp rifling. Reblue remains approx. 99% over earlier light pitting. Stock and forend show light handling marks. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R)