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**W.J. Jeffery Farquharson Action Express Rifle
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$3,000
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
**W.J. Jeffery Farquharson Action Express Rifle
.30 caliber (unknown chambering). 25" barrel. SN: 13215. Blued and color casehardened finish, checkered pistol grip stock and forend with horn end cap and stock cap. Single shot Farquharson falling block action with express multi-leaf rear sight and blade front sight with white bead. Action is frozen and will not open, lever stops at about a half-inch of travel, safety will not engage. Needs mechanical attention. {C&R}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner
Condition
Fair. Bore good, moderately oxidized and with strong rifling. Metal retains some of the blue with scattered oxidation and flecks of surface rust, strong traces of case hardening remain in protected areas. Action is not mechanically functional and is locked. It will not open. The rifle needs mechanical attention from a qualified gunsmith. Wood very good with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Quantity
1