SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 630. Cal 32 RF. Made of black gutta percha, 38-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and domed trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and tip. Tip of the main shaft has a steel sight band, missing its bead. The Remington and patent information on the handle shaft is partly visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. There were only about 1800 of these scarce cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Gutta percha is completely intact with no visible chips or breaks, having faded from black to brown. Metal tip is a smooth brown patina with plier marks. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with very fine frosting 49662-13 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3285

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3285	$6,900.00	Revised: 9/26/2015 Please note: Estimate should be $8,000 – $9,000. SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE. SN 630. Cal 32 RF. Made of black gutta percha, 38-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and domed trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and tip. Tip of the main shaft has a steel sight band, missing its bead. The Remington and patent information on the handle shaft is partly visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. There were only about 1800 of these scarce cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Gutta percha is completely intact with no visible chips or breaks, having faded from black to brown. Metal tip is a smooth brown patina with plier marks. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with very fine frosting 49662-13 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3285 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.