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Lot 2147
Sale 6314 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 24, 2025
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2025
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,000 -
2,000
Price Realized
$1,037
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Lot Description
**Carl Backmund Falling Block Rifle in 7.7x46mm
7.7x46mm. 27.75" barrel length. SN: 1055. Blued metal refinish to the barrel with case colored frame and small parts, horn buttplate and semi pistol grip cap, and set in a walnut semi pistol grip stock with Schnabel forend retained by a wedge pin. Single shot falling block rifle with assisted opening, double set triggers, and a safety to the tang. Maker marks to the octagonal barrel include CARL BACKMUND, to the upper right flat and MUNCHEN to upper left, the latter followed by German firing proof marks. Barrel exhibits German firing proof and caliber markings to below the barrel in addition to a BOHLER STAHL steel maker mark. Light border scroll encloses the frame, while the top of the barrel and frame are matted. The barrel and toe of the stock mount sling loops. Cheek pad to the left comb. Condition of the finish indicates the rifle was restored at some point. Initials R.H. struck into the barrel. {C&R}
From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner
This lot is located in Cincinnati.











