Lot 1218:
Herter's Inc. Model "Perfect" Style G-1 Semi Auto .22 LR Rifle with Kassnar Scope, Mid-20th Century
Sold for: $275
Description
A vintage semi auto rifle manufactured by Herter’s Inc. of Waseca, Minnesota. The rifle is identified on the barrel as the Model “Perfect” Style G-1 and is chambered for .22 Long Rifle (.22 L.R. CAL.). The firearm features a classic sporting profile with a polished wood stock and forend, deep blued steel barrel and receiver, and an under-barrel tube magazine capped with a knurled plug at the muzzle end. The action is a semi auto. The rifle is equipped with an attached telescopic sight manufactured by Kassnar, marked `KASSNAR 3-7X20 No. 937884`. The butt plate is made of checkered black material (likely hard plastic or rubber) and is marked with the Herter’s name and Waseca, Minn. The rifle retains its original front and rear iron sights, though the rear sight is partially obstructed by the scope mount. This model represents a collectible example of firearms marketed by the iconic Herter’s catalog company, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s.
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