RARE PORTER REVOLVING RIFLE.

RARE PORTER REVOLVING RIFLE. Cal. 50. SN 362 except 349 on the cylinder. 28″ oct. bbl marked “ADDRESS / P.W. PORTER / NEW- YORK / P.W. PORTER’S / PATENT. / 1851.” on the upper right flat of the bbl. The stories of Porter being killed while demonstrating his rifle to Samuel Colt is fiction. The rear sight, cylinder cover and screw are missing. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with scattered spots of light pitting. Wood has minor handling marks. Action is completely functional an unusual circumstance for these rifles. 4-58057 FS86 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	497	$4,600.00	RARE PORTER REVOLVING RIFLE. Cal. 50. SN 362 except 349 on the cylinder. 28″ oct. bbl marked “ADDRESS / P.W. PORTER / NEW- YORK / P.W. PORTER’S / PATENT. / 1851.” on the upper right flat of the bbl. The stories of Porter being killed while demonstrating his rifle to Samuel Colt is fiction. The rear sight, cylinder cover and screw are missing. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with scattered spots of light pitting. Wood has minor handling marks. Action is completely functional an unusual circumstance for these rifles. 4-58057 FS86 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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