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1162
$5,900.00

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH CURVED HANDLE.

SN 1306. Cal 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha 36″ overall length with long handle shaft and knurled metal tip. It has wide silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button has concentric rings. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. There were only about 1800 of these rare cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching on tip, shaft & handle shaft. There is a small 1/2″ hairline above the tip otherwise gutta percha all appears to be sound with a few light nicks & scratches and some fading near the tip. Tip is moderately rusted with fine pitting. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with light pitting. 4-56384 JR208 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1162


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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