EXTREMELY RARE CASED CONNECTICUT BULLDOG LINE THROWING KIT.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED CONNECTICUT BULLDOG LINE THROWING KIT. SN 4583. Cal. 44 RF. Rare line throwing kit containing a Connecticut Arms Bulldog single shot pistol with 4″ ovoid shaped bbl, German silver half-moon, blade front sight with fixed rear sight in the breech block latch. Frame is rounded and color case hardened with color case hardened rotating breech block & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an extremely rare, orig, mahogany casing with directions label inside the lid, compartmented in bottom for pistol, five weights of three different sizes, weights are nickel finish with spring loaded bars on the sides to provide friction in the bore and have a stem with a loop on one end for attaching the line. Rear edge of the case has its orig wire cleaning rod and there are recesses for twenty-six 44 rimfire blank ctgs. Case has a brass carrying handle on the lid with brass latches on the front. In over 50 years of examining all kinds of firearms this is the first example of this kit ever encountered by this cataloger. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be new & unfired. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina; frame, breech block & hammer retain most of their strong orig case colors turned silver on front & back straps. Grips are crisp & show no diamond point wear; grip screw retains all of its orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case, accessories & ammunition are equally new; label in the lid is completely intact & legible but slightly yellowed. 4-46886 JR365 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2195	$1,610.00	EXTREMELY RARE CASED CONNECTICUT BULLDOG LINE THROWING KIT. SN 4583. Cal. 44 RF. Rare line throwing kit containing a Connecticut Arms Bulldog single shot pistol with 4″ ovoid shaped bbl, German silver half-moon, blade front sight with fixed rear sight in the breech block latch. Frame is rounded and color case hardened with color case hardened rotating breech block & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an extremely rare, orig, mahogany casing with directions label inside the lid, compartmented in bottom for pistol, five weights of three different sizes, weights are nickel finish with spring loaded bars on the sides to provide friction in the bore and have a stem with a loop on one end for attaching the line. Rear edge of the case has its orig wire cleaning rod and there are recesses for twenty-six 44 rimfire blank ctgs. Case has a brass carrying handle on the lid with brass latches on the front. In over 50 years of examining all kinds of firearms this is the first example of this kit ever encountered by this cataloger. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be new & unfired. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina; frame, breech block & hammer retain most of their strong orig case colors turned silver on front & back straps. Grips are crisp & show no diamond point wear; grip screw retains all of its orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case, accessories & ammunition are equally new; label in the lid is completely intact & legible but slightly yellowed. 4-46886 JR365 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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