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Army and Navy .300 Rook Rifle with Case

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Army and Navy .300 Rook Rifle with Case
An Army and Navy .300 Rook rifle with fitted case. 26" barrel, Side lever, single shot, octagonal barrel, 41 3/4" OAL. The action shows vivid color case hardening and crisp engraving. The barrel is richly blued with repetition egraving on the top flat and a three leaf folding rear sight. The forend and grip are checkered, there is and unengraved escutcheon on the belly of the stock. The but is stockwood with serations on the bottom 4 inches. The screws are alligned with the axis of the bore and the finish on the stock is a wonderful satin oil. This rifle is in excellent condition and shows all the qualities of being "Best" rifle. Serial number 39861. The wooden case is covered on the outside with canvas and edge bound with leather. The interior is finished with blued velvet and has an Army and Navy oil flask, vintage cleaning solution and a generous hank of tow. The straps show dry rot, and there is some scuffing on the exterior of the case. This rifle is from the collection of William B. Ruger, Sr.