Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot, falling block rifle for a penny-start auction, this is an Unknown Farquharson Style Rifle.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Farquharson Style Rifle
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .225 Win
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 27" Heavy
Optics/Sights: None/Drilled and Tapped with Scope Bases
Stock/Grips: Textured Walnut Pistol Grip Stock with Roll Over Cheek Piece and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Falling Block
Markings: "225 Win." stamped on the left side of the barrel
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
An unknown copy of a Farquharson-style rifle is a compelling and often mysterious tribute to one of the most elegant and mechanically sophisticated single-shot actions of the late 19th century, blending the unmistakable profile of the original falling-block design with the idiosyncrasies of an unmarked or workshop-built firearm whose origins remain lost to time. Like true Farquharsons, this rifle typically features a solid-frame, underlever-operated falling block known for its exceptional strength and smoothness, but the execution of the copy can vary from near-masterful precision to charmingly rough, hand-fitted craftsmanship. The metalwork often hints at its birthplace—subtle differences in the shape of the underlever, tang contours, or block geometry can reveal whether the maker was following British, European, or colonial interpretations of the design. Likewise, the stock might range from well-figured walnut in classic English sporting style to more utilitarian hardwood shaped with minimal ornamentation, yet still showing the graceful lines associated with single-shot stalking rifles. Many such copies are chambered for regional or practical cartridges rather than the classic British Nitro rounds, adding to the puzzle of their intended purpose, and their sights—whether express leaves, simple V-notches, or hand-fashioned ramps—often reflect local tastes or available materials. The absence of markings only deepens the intrigue, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to study tool marks, inletting, screw threads, and mechanical proportions to determine who may have built it and when. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their provenance, these rifles embody the enduring appeal of the Farquharson concept: a streamlined, mechanically pure, and perfectly balanced single-shot platform that inspired craftsmen across the world to recreate its performance and aesthetics, each adding unique signatures that now tell their own quiet story.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Farquharson Style Rifle
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .225 Win
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 27" Heavy
Optics/Sights: None/Drilled and Tapped with Scope Bases
Stock/Grips: Textured Walnut Pistol Grip Stock with Roll Over Cheek Piece and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Falling Block
Markings: "225 Win." stamped on the left side of the barrel
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
An unknown copy of a Farquharson-style rifle is a compelling and often mysterious tribute to one of the most elegant and mechanically sophisticated single-shot actions of the late 19th century, blending the unmistakable profile of the original falling-block design with the idiosyncrasies of an unmarked or workshop-built firearm whose origins remain lost to time. Like true Farquharsons, this rifle typically features a solid-frame, underlever-operated falling block known for its exceptional strength and smoothness, but the execution of the copy can vary from near-masterful precision to charmingly rough, hand-fitted craftsmanship. The metalwork often hints at its birthplace—subtle differences in the shape of the underlever, tang contours, or block geometry can reveal whether the maker was following British, European, or colonial interpretations of the design. Likewise, the stock might range from well-figured walnut in classic English sporting style to more utilitarian hardwood shaped with minimal ornamentation, yet still showing the graceful lines associated with single-shot stalking rifles. Many such copies are chambered for regional or practical cartridges rather than the classic British Nitro rounds, adding to the puzzle of their intended purpose, and their sights—whether express leaves, simple V-notches, or hand-fashioned ramps—often reflect local tastes or available materials. The absence of markings only deepens the intrigue, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to study tool marks, inletting, screw threads, and mechanical proportions to determine who may have built it and when. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their provenance, these rifles embody the enduring appeal of the Farquharson concept: a streamlined, mechanically pure, and perfectly balanced single-shot platform that inspired craftsmen across the world to recreate its performance and aesthetics, each adding unique signatures that now tell their own quiet story.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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