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H. M. QUACKENBUSH
A .22 SHORT NO.5 MODEL COMBINATION RIFLE, NO. 1834
22-inch heavy round barrel with adjustable fore sight and fixed rear sight, the breech latch with folding aperture sight, the air cylinder impressed "H. M. Quackenbush, Herkimer, N.Y., USA Pat. Sep.20 & Oct.4.1887", stock with crescent butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., contemporary London special definitive proof
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Formerly the property of Dr J.E.S. Gilbart.
This example is described and shown in an article from "Guns Review", November 1979, which explains in detail how the weapon can be used both as a .22 rimfire rifle and a low-powered air rifle. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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