Quackenbush rifle
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The Quackenbush rifle is a clever but cheaply made "Boys' rifle" sold in large numbers in the 1893-1920 period, along with several models of air guns. However, today, air rifles made by Mr. Dennis Quackenbush, are large bore (45 and 50 caliber), and are capable of taking large games (http://www.quackenbushairguns.com)
They came with either a fixed wire stock or one that slid forward for use as a "bicycle rifle" nearly identical with the stock later used on the USAF M4 survival rifle.
The Quackenbush rifles are fairly desirable collector items and sell for several hundred dollars depending on the exact model and the condition. They appeared on page 310 of catalogue no.111 1902 Edition of The Sears, Roebuck Catalogue.
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