Lot 3437 E. REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE.
Cal. 40 1 7/8" (40-50 Sharps). S# 11791. Matching numbered half oct., half rnd. barrel has been cut to 24 1/8". German silver blade front sight on recut dovetail & original elevator rear sight. Rolling block action w/ patent dates on left side. Walnut stock set w/ steel tip on forearm & straight grip buttstock having curved buttplate. CONDITION: barrel has good blue in protected areas with balance having a gray/brown patina. Receiver has gray/brown patina appearance with scattered light marks & pinprick corrosion. Lightly sanded & refinished wood shows numerous light dings & scratches. Good lightly worn rifling with light pitting forward of chamber. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (01-28348/MD). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.
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