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ORNATE GERMAN SILVER ADORNED A.S. BISBING SWIVEL BREECH PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 36 rifled with 6 grooves and 28 gauge smooth bore. Both bbls are 33″ long oct and marked “A.S. BISBING MAKER”. Both rear sights are set 8-1/2″ from breech. Unmarked back action percussion lock functions fine. Barrels are bound by full length German silver ribs with attractively engraved German silver forestocks. Engraved scroll trigger guard, engraved toeplate, buttplate,engraved comb plate and patchbox, raised cheekpiece with interesting German silver serpent following the contour and decorative silver inlay at rear of cheekpiece with heart cut out.Opposite side of lock is all engraved German silver. Maple buttstock has nice striping and has a 12-1/2″ trigger pull. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition, shows some light pitting in breech area. Nipple is broken on 28 ga bbl and needs to be replaced. All German silver inlays are in good condition and fit well. Wood is in excellent condition with some minor nicks and dings that are consistent with age and use. 4-38464 (15,000-20,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |