^Lot 1083 Sears Roebuck ''Ted Williams'' Carbine

Sears & Roebuck ''Ted Williams'' Model No. 340.530430 Lever Action Single-Shot Carbine, #490582144, .22 S-L-LR RF cal., blued 18'' round barrel with dovetailed bead-blade front and adjustable open rear sights marked with the model and caliber designations and maker's name and address on left side; steel receiver and loop operating lever with black-painted finish; oil-stained hardwood forend held by a single barrel band and straight buttstock having pressed fleur-de-lis checkering at wrist and a grooved black plastic buttplate. Condition is fine, the barrel retaining approx. 95% original blue, the rear sight with light rust patina that should easily clean, the receiver and lever with scrapes and paint loss. Stocks are smooth and solid with lightly-pressed checkering and a pleasing light color, the buttplate with discoloration/handling marks. Action functions (lever opens breech; hammer must be manually pulled to cock); bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $100-$200. (Modern)