HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE.

HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE. Cal. .44. 18″ rnd bbl. Marked “C. HOWARD. PATENTED SEPT. 26. & OCT. 10. 1865 – OCT. 28. 1862” on the left side of the bbl and “WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE.CONN.” on the right. A dove tail in the bottom of the bbl has been plugged. Only about 200 of these were made. CONDITION: The action shows some casehardening colors but it is done by a cyanide process. The bbl has been cleaned but light pitting and surface rust remain. The wood also shows signs of cleaning. Troy Collection 4-52070 FS390 (1,500-2,000)

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
	1289	$862.00	HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE. Cal. .44. 18″ rnd bbl. Marked “C. HOWARD. PATENTED SEPT. 26. & OCT. 10. 1865 – OCT. 28. 1862” on the left side of the bbl and “WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE.CONN.” on the right. A dove tail in the bottom of the bbl has been plugged. Only about 200 of these were made. CONDITION: The action shows some casehardening colors but it is done by a cyanide process. The bbl has been cleaned but light pitting and surface rust remain. The wood also shows signs of cleaning. Troy Collection 4-52070 FS390 (1,500-2,000) 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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