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A.H. TOMKINS SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
A.H. TOMKINS SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL.

Cal. 22 LR. S# 111. Bbl. 8" rnd. w/ pinned blade patridge front sight & square notch adj. target rear sight. Approx. 200 of these high quality pistols were mfg. 1947-1953. Trapdoor style action. Breechblock is hinged at front & swings up & forward for loading. Full length walnut stock w/ black plastic butt cap. Top action flat is marked "A.H. TOMKINS / SPRINGFIELD / MASS., U.S.A." Left flat is marked "PATENT APPLD. FOR / MFG. NO. 111." Right flat is marked "MF'D. AT / VARSITY MFG. CO." UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wood storage box w/ information sheet glued to inside of lid. Also includes a reprint of an article by Walter F. Roper. CONDITION: very fine retaining over 97% original blue. Original stock finish shows a few sm. handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (21-4445/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,000.