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Lot #574 - Rare British Benson & Poppenburg Breech Loading Trials Rifle

  • Auction House:
    Australian Arms Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    May 2012 Arms Auction
  • Sale Date:
    05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
  • Lot #:
    574
  • Lot Description:
    Rare British Benson & Poppenburg Breech Loading Trials Rifle
    577 Cal; 23½" barrel; f to g bore; std front & rear sights for British carbines of the period; fitted with a bayonet lug to barrel; action marked BENSON & POPPENBURG PATENT; NO. 239 stamped to knox form; soft mellow patina to brass regulation furniture of the period; bluish/grey patina to barrel; silver grey to bands & breech; g. profiles & clear markings; vg stock with minor bruising; all complete with r.rod & much later period SMLE web sling; gwo & vg cond. A scarce item for the collector of experimental & trials rifles.
  • Notes:
    #239
  • Estimate:
    A$2,000 - 3,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Militaria & Weapons

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