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1232
$4,095.00

ORIGINAL FOGERTY PATENT MODEL. This patent number 86520 was issued on 2 February 1869 and covered a bolt action magazine rifle. It comes with the original tag and a copy of the patent paper. The action is presently stuck due to shrinkage of wood. Except for bbl bands and triggerguard, almost all the parts are made of wood. Accompanies is a copy of the original patent papers. CONDITION: Minor chips and scratches with areas of fill which were caused by the modifications required to make the original. The patent tag has one chipped corner but also has the intake tag dated September 2, 1868 when it was originally received by the patent office. Troy Collection 4-52030 FS367 (4,000-7,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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