Newton Arms (Buffalo, NY) First Model 1916 Bolt Action Rifle in .256 Newton
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Description
One of the first series manufactured in 1916 in Buffalo, NY. Standard rapid taper 24" barrel with band front sight and ramp rear flip up sight. Barrel stamped Newton Arms Company, Inc., Buffalo, NY with caliber marked below. Top center of barrel marked Patents Pending. Receiver has a raised knurled finish and is drilled and tapped for a scope. Equipped with double set triggers. Control round feed bolt. Three position side safety, missing cocking indicator. Typical straight grain walnut one piece stock with checkered forearm and pistol grip. Metal pistol grip cap and butt plate. Period sling swivels. Manufactured with excellent craftsmanship. CALIBER: .256 Newton. S/N: 1387. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Barrel retains 85% original blue with some heat marks at the rear sight. Rear modified sight. Front sight band has mellowed into a brown patina with a replaced blade. Receiver has 60% deep blue. Floorplate, trigger guard, grip cap and butt plate have gray patina from handling. Walnut stock is in excellent condition for a rifle its age. Checkering is excellent with faint handling and wear marks. Toe of butt plate has lost its ebony inlay. Good mechanics, dark bore with visible rifling.
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Newton Arms (Buffalo, NY) First Model 1916 Bolt Action Rifle in .256 Newton
Estimate $50 - $200,000
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