CASED PETER HARRIS TARGET RIFLE.

CASED PETER HARRIS TARGET RIFLE. SN 4499. Cal. 45. 34” oct bbl. The top of the Damascus pattern bbl is matted. Marked “PETER HARRIS / A D 1872” on the lockplate and “Peter Harris, Junr” is painted on top of the case. Both sights are adjustable with no key. The key for the case is present and does operate the lock. The leather-covered case is lined with green baize and contains a swage, a bullet mold, a leather flask, a screwdriver, a nipple wrench and a separate wrench for the patent priming mechanism, which is loose in the case. The cleaning rod has several attachments including a jag, a rnd ball seater, a pointed ball seater, a cleaning tip and a hollow tip. There is also two wood blocks; one containing three bullets and the other two. The nipple wrench, screwdriver and priming mechanism wrench each have pins screwed into the ends. CONDITION: Light casehardening on the lockplate, traces of blue on top of the buttplate and 70% blue on the trigger guard. Wood is generally smooth but has some light dents and scratches. Bbl retains most of the brown finish on the Damascus pattern with some wear on the ramrod channel. Case is scuffed on the outside with a crack under the leather cover on the lid and a tear at the right rear corner. Interior has repairs at both ends of the bbl channel and above the wrist of the gun. These are incorrect repairs done with green velvet. 4-53946 FS297 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	377	$12,075.00	CASED PETER HARRIS TARGET RIFLE. SN 4499. Cal. 45. 34” oct bbl. The top of the Damascus pattern bbl is matted. Marked “PETER HARRIS / A D 1872” on the lockplate and “Peter Harris, Junr” is painted on top of the case. Both sights are adjustable with no key. The key for the case is present and does operate the lock. The leather-covered case is lined with green baize and contains a swage, a bullet mold, a leather flask, a screwdriver, a nipple wrench and a separate wrench for the patent priming mechanism, which is loose in the case. The cleaning rod has several attachments including a jag, a rnd ball seater, a pointed ball seater, a cleaning tip and a hollow tip. There is also two wood blocks; one containing three bullets and the other two. The nipple wrench, screwdriver and priming mechanism wrench each have pins screwed into the ends. CONDITION: Light casehardening on the lockplate, traces of blue on top of the buttplate and 70% blue on the trigger guard. Wood is generally smooth but has some light dents and scratches. Bbl retains most of the brown finish on the Damascus pattern with some wear on the ramrod channel. Case is scuffed on the outside with a crack under the leather cover on the lid and a tear at the right rear corner. Interior has repairs at both ends of the bbl channel and above the wrist of the gun. These are incorrect repairs done with green velvet. 4-53946 FS297 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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