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A.W. Peterson, Denver, CO Custom Schuetzen Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
A.W. Peterson, Denver, CO Custom Schuetzen Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
A. W. Peterson, Denver, Colo. Custom Schuetzen Rifle, #4685, .22 LR cal., 28'' blue finish barrel with two target scope blocks and globe front sight; barrel is drilled and tapped for an additional block mounting location. Rifle is built on a case colored Ballard Number 3 action having early period full coverage vine scroll and punch dot engraving, with circular small game cameos on the sides, double-set trigger, and a Lyman Number 33 peep sight; top tang is drilled and tapped for a vernier sight. Stock is satin-finished tiger stripe maple with a high saddle comb and contoured palm rest capped in varnished cork, with brass Schuetzen buttplate. Weight is 12-7/8 lbs. Condition is very good with visible rifling and dark bore. Double-set trigger needs adjustment or repair; modifications have added additional screws to the receiver. Barrel blue is approx. 95%, and case colors have turned to dark gray with a few traces of color remaining. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (Antique)