Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 1470:
Sold for: $375
Description
A Danish Model 1867 Rolling Block Rifle, manufactured by Kjobenhavns Tøihus (Copenhagen Arsenal) in 1883. This late 19th-century military-style rifle features a wooden full-length stock and forend, complemented by dark patinated metal components including the barrel, receiver, and fittings. It is equipped with an external hammer, a long barrel with a front sight blade, and an adjustable ladder-style rear sight marked with numerical increments from 15 to 20. The left side of the receiver bears a crowned monogram above ‘M-1867’, while the right side of the barrel is stamped ‘KJOBENHAVNS TØIHUS, 1883’. A partial serial number ‘63775’ is visible on the underside of the stock/barrel.
Condition report:
The overall apparent condition shows significant age and use. Metal parts exhibit extensive wear, surface rust, and patination. The wooden stock has numerous dents, scratches, and a worn finish.
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