^Lot 1288 Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Rifle .25-20 SS #296

Vintage American made single-shot falling block rifle chambered for .25-20 Single Shot, manufactured from the late 1800's until the early 1900's. Rifle features a blued barrel and action lever with a color-case receiver, an approximately 26" octagonal barrel, dovetailed Globe front sight with a post insert, rear sight dovetail (sight removed), shell extractor, tang drilled and tapped for vernier sights, takedown screw under receiver, smooth curved trigger, elaborate combination trigger guard and action lever, and a checkered hammer spur. The refinished hardwood furniture consists of a smooth semi-pistol gripped shoulder stock, smooth forend, and a nickeled Swiss butt plate. The original blued finish retained is approximately 96% with edge wear, minor handling blemishes, and the finish starting to take on a brown patina. The color-case finish retained is approximately 97% with very light scratches, and most of the brilliant colors remain. Bore is bright with strong rifling, and the action is smooth and crisp. Furniture wood is in is good condition as refinished, the furniture does not appear to be original, and has minor handling blemishes.
Condition is NRA Good - With Furniture condition/replacement.
***Modern Firearm - C&R Eligible***