Revised: 2/26/2016

Please Note: Photos for Lot 2146 & 2147 are reversed in the printed catalog only. (online they are correct)

RARE PATENT ARMS MODEL 1839 HORN AND BRASS SHOTGUN FLASK.

SN 11. Rare Paterson flask, 8-1/2″ overall length with opaque greenish cow horn body with has flat sides with brass overlaid rim, brass collar & brass self-measuring, spring loaded cylindrical measure marked on one end “PATENT ARMS MAN’G CO. N.Y.” Collar and top are matching numbered. Sides of the collar and brass fitted rim have 4 brass studs with rings in which a green braided cotton cord is fitted. Collar has 3 cracks around the bottom edge extending upward. The top unscrews for loading. Given the rather delicate nature of the horn body and the fact that horn is very attractive to insects it is a miracle that any have survived these 175+ years. CONDITION: Very good to fine. All complete and orig with the aforementioned cracks in the collar and one small crack in the body. Otherwise, the brass rim around the body is undented and the brass overall retains a dark mustard patina. The spring loaded charger function perfectly. 50260-2 JR244 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2147

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2147	$4,600.00	Revised: 2/26/2016 Please Note: Photos for Lot 2146 & 2147 are reversed in the printed catalog only. (online they are correct) RARE PATENT ARMS MODEL 1839 HORN AND BRASS SHOTGUN FLASK. SN 11. Rare Paterson flask, 8-1/2″ overall length with opaque greenish cow horn body with has flat sides with brass overlaid rim, brass collar & brass self-measuring, spring loaded cylindrical measure marked on one end “PATENT ARMS MAN’G CO. N.Y.” Collar and top are matching numbered. Sides of the collar and brass fitted rim have 4 brass studs with rings in which a green braided cotton cord is fitted. Collar has 3 cracks around the bottom edge extending upward. The top unscrews for loading. Given the rather delicate nature of the horn body and the fact that horn is very attractive to insects it is a miracle that any have survived these 175+ years. CONDITION: Very good to fine. All complete and orig with the aforementioned cracks in the collar and one small crack in the body. Otherwise, the brass rim around the body is undented and the brass overall retains a dark mustard patina. The spring loaded charger function perfectly. 50260-2 JR244 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2147 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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RARE PATENT ARMS MODEL 1839 HORN AND BRASS SHOTGUN FLASK.