Rare Farrow Arms Co. Grade 1 Falling Block Single Shot Sporting Rifle

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32-40, 31 1/2'' heavy octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small areas of light oxidation nearer the muzzle and otherwise crisp 14-groove rifling. Designed by famed American target shooter Willard Milton Farrow in the 1880s and produced in low numbers into the early 1900s, these interesting rifles employ a lever-actuated short falling block action. This example appears to be un-numbered and is missing its large barrel retainer pin, extractor and a number of small action parts which, at the very least, is not allowing the hammer to cock. Indeed the trigger mechanism on this example appears to be different from others we have found, with the trigger mounted into the lever assembly. The barrel has mostly toned to a rich plum-brown patina showing some scattered small areas of old oxidation and streaks of original blue throughout. The muzzle is drilled for a three-prong false muzzle which, amazingly, is still present. The top flat shows crisp ''FARROW ARMS CO.'' marking and the action is a similar patina as the barrel showing a few more noticeable old dings or light tool marks, retaining some generous hints of original brilliant fire blue. A small wooden finger rest that shows moderate honest wear has been added to the exterior bow of the lever during the period of use, carefully secured with two lengths of wire, and there is a cutout along the underside of the forend likely for mounting a now-lost palm rest. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and schnabel forend remain in good condition retaining strong original finish and showing nice raised grain along with some scattered light dings and thin cracks along some edges. The most noticeable apology is a 2 1/2'' missing triangular section at the toe which was leveled and smoothed out long ago no doubt in preparation to be repaired so this would likely be an easy fix for a good wood man. The stock features a rather shallow left-side cheekpiece, checkered panels with interesting wide bordering and nickel-plated schuetzen buttplate. What appears to be the original aperture tang sight is present and the target globe front sight is missing its insert. These rare rifles are much sought-after by the astute collector of fine American single shot rifles. (13D12050-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Rare Farrow Arms Co. Grade 1 Falling Block Single Shot Sporting Rifle
Rare Farrow Arms Co. Grade 1 Falling Block Single Shot Sporting Rifle
Lot number: 257
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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