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Whitworth Barreled Match Rifle by William Blanch of Liverpool
Guns International #: 102029955 Seller's Inventory #: AX852
Category: Antique Rifles - Target - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Pete Erickson
Company: Frontier Americana of Fargo
Member Since: 12/16/11
State: North Dakota
Country: United States
Phone: (701) 241-4440
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Number of Active Listings: 126
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: good check,
Description:
.451 Whitworth, NVSN, 33 inch barrel, blue finish, walnut military type stock, original sights, original box to carry tang and front sights when removed from rifle, also contains tools to adjust sights, original mold has been kept in service over time with repairs and changes, circa early 1860's
Blanch manufactured fine target rifles using barrels from other manufacturers such as Whitworth, Henry & Kerr. Sights would be his own patented sights which were considered superior to his competitor's. With tang sight in place the rifle could be used for Match Target competition. With tang sight removed it would be eligible to compete in Military Target matches. As much a precision insturment as a rifle, it would be used at distances up to 1400 yards.
Condition: bright sharp strong bore, 60% blue on barrel/barrel bands/trigger guard/hammer, rest of furniture bright, distinct lack of embellishment such as found on period Sporting Target rifles, excellent wood with some use bruises, excellent mechanically, excellent marks.
SOLD
Antique: Yes