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W. Wurfflein Tip-Up .22 LR SN: 5185

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W. Wurfflein Tip-Up .22 LR SN: 5185
Scarce American made single shot tip-up sporting rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured circa 1880's with approximately only a few thousand produced. Features a 20" part octagonal barrel marked "W. WURFFLEIN. PHILAD'A. PA. U.S.A./PATENTED. JUNE 24TH. 1894", dovetailed front sight with aluminum blade, dovetailed rear sight with 'v' notch, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, breech latch lever on the upper tang with knurled thumb piece, smooth walnut forend and semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with knurled metal buttplate. Rifle exhibits a mostly brown patina with streaks of faint thinned bluing present on the barrel and in the protected areas of the receiver. Action is smooth, the bore is good with some pitting, markings are clear and the wood stocks are very good with blemishes. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***