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Rare Morris Smith/Standard Arms Prototype Rotary Bolt Slide Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 8,500.00 USD
Rare Morris Smith/Standard Arms Prototype Rotary Bolt Slide Action Rifle
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Rare Morris Smith/Standard Arms Prototype Rotary Bolt Slide Action Rifle

As with most Morris Smith prototype models, this rifle is unmarked except for the number "01" on the inside of the trigger guard. This unusual rifle features a rotary bolt design and while a variant, still the basic configuration of a Standard Arms Co. rifle. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, however characteristics would put it during the late Smith-Cordit Arms or early Standard Arms period of 1907-1910. Raised ramp front blade sight with an ivory bead and elevation adjustable rear sporting sight (elevator absent), hinged floor plate, all blue finish and mounted with a highly figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate. Comes with a copy of a patent diagram.

Manufacture: Standard Arms Co
Model: Pump
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Fine. The rifle retains 80% original blue finish with scattered overall minor surface rust over mild pitting. The wood is also fine with minor dings and dents. The toe has a small chip an a piece of the buttplate is chipped off at the toe. The stock is a bit ill-fitting at the wrist. Mechanically fine.