RARE ALL METAL PATENT MODEL.

RARE ALL METAL PATENT MODEL. Unusual patent model by Daniel Smith, Patent #6124 dated February 20, 1849. The patent is for an unusual hinged false muzzle to facilitate the easy loading of muzzle loading rifles. The idea incorporates a small section of bbl hinged at the bottom of the muzzle with a pin at the top that articulates over the muzzle and is a tapered false muzzle when in place. When stowed in its recess below the muzzle it latches in place with a spring loaded detent and acts as a front ramrod guide. In this instance the unit is attached to a 3-3/4″ section of oct bbl with a metal bottom rail that has a metal ramrod guide. Accompanied by its original patent office tag and copy of the patent papers. Very few patent models were issued on muzzle loaded firearms. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all of its original finish. The tag is worn and stained with some minor losses, not affecting the writing. 4-53201 JR809 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1230	$1,495.00	RARE ALL METAL PATENT MODEL. Unusual patent model by Daniel Smith, Patent #6124 dated February 20, 1849. The patent is for an unusual hinged false muzzle to facilitate the easy loading of muzzle loading rifles. The idea incorporates a small section of bbl hinged at the bottom of the muzzle with a pin at the top that articulates over the muzzle and is a tapered false muzzle when in place. When stowed in its recess below the muzzle it latches in place with a spring loaded detent and acts as a front ramrod guide. In this instance the unit is attached to a 3-3/4″ section of oct bbl with a metal bottom rail that has a metal ramrod guide. Accompanied by its original patent office tag and copy of the patent papers. Very few patent models were issued on muzzle loaded firearms. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all of its original finish. The tag is worn and stained with some minor losses, not affecting the writing. 4-53201 JR809 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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