FINE FERGUSON BREECHLOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

FINE FERGUSON BREECHLOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 71. NSN. 35-1/2” oct. bbl. Walnut stock. Marked “B” in script on lockplate, “Newark” on top of bbl behind rear sight. Two crown over crossed scepters proofmarks on upper left flat of bbl. Triggerguard turns to left to open breech. There is light border and floral scroll engraving on the metal parts. Bbl key escutcheons and thumbplate are silver. Fancy rear sight has single leaf with half moon cut in center and a dished top. Base has a solid blade with a V-notch. Front sight has a blade on a dovetail base. Rifled with 10 deep square cut grooves. This rifle is from the famous Roebling collection. Hickory ramrod has a trumpet tip at front and iron ball screw at rear. CONDITION: Fine with smooth gray patina overall. Faint traces of casehardening pattern on lock plate. Stock has a crack on right side of forearm at front bbl key. Mechanically fine. 4-30889 FS1 (27,500-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	27A	$31,625.00	FINE FERGUSON BREECHLOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 71. NSN. 35-1/2” oct. bbl. Walnut stock. Marked “B” in script on lockplate, “Newark” on top of bbl behind rear sight. Two crown over crossed scepters proofmarks on upper left flat of bbl. Triggerguard turns to left to open breech. There is light border and floral scroll engraving on the metal parts. Bbl key escutcheons and thumbplate are silver. Fancy rear sight has single leaf with half moon cut in center and a dished top. Base has a solid blade with a V-notch. Front sight has a blade on a dovetail base. Rifled with 10 deep square cut grooves. This rifle is from the famous Roebling collection. Hickory ramrod has a trumpet tip at front and iron ball screw at rear. CONDITION: Fine with smooth gray patina overall. Faint traces of casehardening pattern on lock plate. Stock has a crack on right side of forearm at front bbl key. Mechanically fine. 4-30889 FS1 (27,500-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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