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Antique/Vintage H.M. Quackenbush Model 83 BB Gun

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2.00 CAD
Antique/Vintage H.M. Quackenbush Model 83 BB Gun
Canadian Classification: NON-RESTRICTED
Manufacturer: H.M. Quackenbush
Make: H.M. Quackenbush
Model: 83
Cal: 21 BB
Barrel Length: 19.5"
Magazine Capacity: 1
Action/Type: Single Shot
Scope: N/A
Serial Number: 3685

No PAL required. The wood has a 4.5" fine crack on the right side of the wrist and a 2" fine crack on the left side by the lower tang as well as some other light marks. The nickel finish has pitting and is turning brown by the muzzle. The bore is good. Missing the rear sight. The gun will cock and fire, but doesn't have much power/velocity. The Quackenbush Model 83 is similar to the Quackenbush Model 2, Version 3. These are a .21 caliber push barrel single shot smooth bore with a nickel finish. These guns were designed to shoot round shot, felted slugs, burred slugs, or darts. These guns were manufactured between 1879, and 1918.
Gun has not been test fired or inspected by a gunsmith. Action works correctly to the best of our knowledge. We do not clean guns and recommend a thorough cleaning before use.