F. GATES SINGLE BREAK OPEN HAMMER 10 BORE RIFLE.

F. GATES SINGLE BREAK OPEN HAMMER 10 BORE RIFLE. SN 982. Cal. 10 ga. Tapered octagon bbl with dovetailed in front sight, sling loop, one standing, four folding express sight marked “F. Gates maker. Market Head. Derby.” Jones underlever action with non rebounding back action lock marked “F. Gates.” Trigger guard is marked no. 982. Figured European walnut pistol grip butt stock measure 14-1/2″ over steel butt plate, and has a vacant silver oval, sling eye, and steel grip cap. Forend has a horn tip and is attached with a key. Butt stock and forend are checkered in point pattern. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl and action are reblued over scattered pitting, and light lettering. Action is tight. Stocks are refinished with wood under the metal, checkering re-cut. Bore is good with scattered light pitting, and strong rifling. Extractor is missing. 4-31937 MGM28 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1019	$2,588.00	F. GATES SINGLE BREAK OPEN HAMMER 10 BORE RIFLE. SN 982. Cal. 10 ga. Tapered octagon bbl with dovetailed in front sight, sling loop, one standing, four folding express sight marked “F. Gates maker. Market Head. Derby.” Jones underlever action with non rebounding back action lock marked “F. Gates.” Trigger guard is marked no. 982. Figured European walnut pistol grip butt stock measure 14-1/2″ over steel butt plate, and has a vacant silver oval, sling eye, and steel grip cap. Forend has a horn tip and is attached with a key. Butt stock and forend are checkered in point pattern. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl and action are reblued over scattered pitting, and light lettering. Action is tight. Stocks are refinished with wood under the metal, checkering re-cut. Bore is good with scattered light pitting, and strong rifling. Extractor is missing. 4-31937 MGM28 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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