RARE CARTER-EDWARDS PATENT SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

RARE CARTER-EDWARDS PATENT SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. SN 6. Cal. Appears to be 57 Snider. Rare rifle built on the Carter-Edwards Patent #398 with 30-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and 1000 yard musket-style ladder rear sight and a saber bayonet lug on right side at muzzle. Bbl appears to be a conversion from an Enfield rifle/musket. Receiver ring has the patent information and the Carter-Edwards “CE” logo. Bolt handle appears to be orig and is a slim curved oval shaped rod. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, an Enfield-style slotted head cleaning rod, brass trigger guard & buttplate and sling loops. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & receiver retain 90-95% strong blue that is turning plum and may be an old restoration. Stock is sound with numerous light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-34102 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	346	$2,070.00	RARE CARTER-EDWARDS PATENT SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. SN 6. Cal. Appears to be 57 Snider. Rare rifle built on the Carter-Edwards Patent #398 with 30-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and 1000 yard musket-style ladder rear sight and a saber bayonet lug on right side at muzzle. Bbl appears to be a conversion from an Enfield rifle/musket. Receiver ring has the patent information and the Carter-Edwards “CE” logo. Bolt handle appears to be orig and is a slim curved oval shaped rod. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, an Enfield-style slotted head cleaning rod, brass trigger guard & buttplate and sling loops. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & receiver retain 90-95% strong blue that is turning plum and may be an old restoration. Stock is sound with numerous light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-34102 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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