RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.

SN 594. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/2″ long with metal tip and a small dog’s head handle with long shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. SN is on the handle shaft and main shaft near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. The Remington and patent date information are mostly visible at the joint between the handle shaft and main shaft. There were only about 1800 of this rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except tip whose number is obliterated with pitting. Overall retains a smooth brown patina with a few minor nicks & scratches and a repaired crack at the tip and another, barely noticeable in the handle. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore. 49662-16 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3289

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
	3289	$5,175.00	Revised: 9/26/2015 Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500. RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE. SN 594. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/2″ long with metal tip and a small dog’s head handle with long shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. SN is on the handle shaft and main shaft near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. The Remington and patent date information are mostly visible at the joint between the handle shaft and main shaft. There were only about 1800 of this rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except tip whose number is obliterated with pitting. Overall retains a smooth brown patina with a few minor nicks & scratches and a repaired crack at the tip and another, barely noticeable in the handle. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore. 49662-16 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3289 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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RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.