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Lot of Two (2) Wooden Rifle Chests

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lot of Two (2) Wooden Rifle Chests
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Lot of Two (2) Wooden Rifle Chests: 1.) British No 15 Mk 1 with leather handles, painted green outside, red inside, measures 46.5''x4.75''x10'', stamped on one end ''P.I.CAMBRIDGE 1944'' with inspection stamp over broad Arrow; tagged on the other ''B1/BA 8738 RIFLE NO 4 MK 1 (T) LESS TELESCOPE QTY 1 M39550''. Stenciled on side ''CHEST S.A. No. 15 Mk 1 RIFLE NO 4 MK 1 (T.LESS TELESCOPE)''. No rifle or accessories are included. Two of the wooden securing blocks are present. Condition overall is good with the wood showing a crack on the lid, and overall drying, scuffs, scratches, and paint loss. Hinges and locks operate smoothly but two of the four leather handles are separated and are very fragile overall. 2.) Unmarked rifle chest for unknown type rifle with metal handles on each end, measuring 46''x5.25''x10''. Painted green on outside, unfinished inside. Partial, unreadable lettering on lid. No rifle or accessories are included. Separate box and 4 sets of securing blocks with extra piece of wood are included. Condition overall is fair with separation cracks on the side and overall shrinkage of the dovetailed construction. Light scratches to the painted finish. Hinges are rusted but operable. Est.: $200-$400/lot. (Joe Poyer collection)