Product Details
D. & J. FRASER
A RARE .360 (2 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS 1880 PATENT SIDELEVER TAKE-DOWN FALLING-BLOCK MATCH RIFLE, serial no. 1186,
30in. serial numbered heavy black powder only barrel with raised partially matted rib, engraved 'D. & J. FRASER. 4 LEITH ST. TERRACE. EDINBURGH.', tubular spirit level sight, matted inlaid open sights for 110 yards with folding leaf sight for 300 yards, bead fore-sight and later folding aperture fore-sight (with spare interchangeable elements), Fraser patent sidelever falling block action, patent no. 5403 of 23rd December 1880, use number 90, triggerplate mounted safety slide, partially chequered trigger, sidelever with sprung locking thumb catch, border engraving, the action engraved 'FRASER'S PATENT NO. 90', the left side with a shield with lion motif with 'FRASER'S PATENT. EDINBURGH', the right side with the serial number, the triggerguard engraved with beaded borders and central serial number, retaining much original colour-hardening and traces of finish, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, buttplate with 'D & J F' motif, the hand fitted for an adjustable folding peep sight (detached but present), the comb with pin retained removable brass-mounted wooden plate, concealing a folding adjustable back position rear-sight, marked 'D. & J. Fraser. Edinburgh' (missing eyepiece), detachable bolstered fore-end with fluted horn finial, in its fitted leather re-lined brass-cornered oak and leather case with oil bottle, cleaning rod, bullet mould, and two packets of Eley primed cases, the brass-corners ornately shaped, the exterior leather with rococo designs
Other Notes: Current research suggests that only around four hundred Fraser patent falling block rifles were ever produced. Daniel Fraser died in 1902 and although the company continued in business under the guidance of Daniel Fraser's son, Donald, for nine years, it is surmised that most of the falling block rifles were made during Daniel's lifetime. The Henry records show just 20 Fraser patent rifles being sold by them.
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Estimate £5,000-7,000