RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE.

SN 98. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha, 31-3/4″ overall length with short handle shaft. Main shaft has a long metal tip with spiral knurled band with Thomas patent date and Remington address. The domed trigger is checkered and there is a 1/4″ silver band at the transition between the handle & shaft. SN is only visible on the tip and the front sight bead is missing. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. A renowned Remington authority has stated that the bulbous style handle is one of the most rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Handle shaft has a couple small cracks and a small bulge with a crack and plier marks in two spots, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a few small nicks & fine scratches. Striker will not cock. Strong bright bore with light pitting in the grooves. 4-56521 JR209 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1163

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1163	$5,175.00	RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE. SN 98. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha, 31-3/4″ overall length with short handle shaft. Main shaft has a long metal tip with spiral knurled band with Thomas patent date and Remington address. The domed trigger is checkered and there is a 1/4″ silver band at the transition between the handle & shaft. SN is only visible on the tip and the front sight bead is missing. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. A renowned Remington authority has stated that the bulbous style handle is one of the most rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Handle shaft has a couple small cracks and a small bulge with a crack and plier marks in two spots, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a few small nicks & fine scratches. Striker will not cock. Strong bright bore with light pitting in the grooves. 4-56521 JR209 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1163 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE.