Scarce Brown Bolt Action Rifle (AL5196)
Scarce Brown bolt action rifle. Made by Brown Manufacturing Company, Newburyport, MA, circa 1869-73. Estimated production is 1,000 to 2,000. While the great majority were 58 caliber rimfire, this Brown rifle is .58 caliber center fire. The overall length is approx. 55”. The bolt handle at the rear of the receiver is rotated up 90 degrees and pulled to the rear to expose the top loading...