RARE MERRILL RIFLE.

RARE MERRILL RIFLE. SN 1591. Cal. 58. 31” rnd bbl. Standard Merrill markings on the lockplate and operating lever. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, and forearm tip. All other parts are iron. Bayonet lug on the right side of bbl has the number 69. Trigger guard is engraved “Thomas Banton”. Ramrod is a replacement. Sight and tool are missing from patchbox. Only 770 of these were purchased by the U.S. Government. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with scattered surface rust and light pitting. Stock has numerous dents, chips, and scratches. 4-58271 FS10 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	783	$6,325.00	RARE MERRILL RIFLE. SN 1591. Cal. 58. 31” rnd bbl. Standard Merrill markings on the lockplate and operating lever. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, and forearm tip. All other parts are iron. Bayonet lug on the right side of bbl has the number 69. Trigger guard is engraved “Thomas Banton”. Ramrod is a replacement. Sight and tool are missing from patchbox. Only 770 of these were purchased by the U.S. Government. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with scattered surface rust and light pitting. Stock has numerous dents, chips, and scratches. 4-58271 FS10 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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