FINE SILVER-MOUNTED ROBERTSON PHILADELPHIA HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE.

FINE SILVER-MOUNTED ROBERTSON PHILADELPHIA HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 46. 37″ oct bbl, signed “Robertson Philada”. Engraved back action lock, signed “Robertson”, sgl trigger. Philadelphia half-stock rifle by William Robertson. Engraved 4-pc German silver engraved patchbox with 5 piercings, engraved iron trigger guard & butt plate, fine lightly figured walnut stock with cheekpiece & tight fine checkering at wrist. Robertson was located on Gunmaker’s Row on Walnut Street between Front & Second, 2 doors from John Krider. He is best known for his cased dueling pistols; his high-grade rifles are seldom seen. CONDITION: The stock has been professionally restored well enough that I cannot see the repair. Otherwise, condition overall is excellent as is the fine engraving on patchbox, lock, & bbl tang. Rifle has a near-perfect bore. 8-87599 RGG6 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2393	$3,450.00	FINE SILVER-MOUNTED ROBERTSON PHILADELPHIA HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 46. 37″ oct bbl, signed “Robertson Philada”. Engraved back action lock, signed “Robertson”, sgl trigger. Philadelphia half-stock rifle by William Robertson. Engraved 4-pc German silver engraved patchbox with 5 piercings, engraved iron trigger guard & butt plate, fine lightly figured walnut stock with cheekpiece & tight fine checkering at wrist. Robertson was located on Gunmaker’s Row on Walnut Street between Front & Second, 2 doors from John Krider. He is best known for his cased dueling pistols; his high-grade rifles are seldom seen. CONDITION: The stock has been professionally restored well enough that I cannot see the repair. Otherwise, condition overall is excellent as is the fine engraving on patchbox, lock, & bbl tang. Rifle has a near-perfect bore. 8-87599 RGG6 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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