RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BALL AND CLAW HANDLE.

SN none noted. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha construction 34″ overall length with short handle shaft and metal tip with knurled band. Trigger is smooth and domed and there is a tiny front sight bead near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and pulled rearward to expose the nipple recess for installing a percussion cap which also raises the tiny rear sight. There is a 1/4″ silver band at the joint of the handle and handle shaft. There are no visible markings or SNs on shaft. Metal tip has the Thomas patent information and Remington address. According to a renowned Remington authority the ball & claw handle shape is one of the most rare. There were about 500 percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866, at which time percussion cane gun production ceased and a new era of self contained cartridge cane guns began. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains a fine, even chocolate patina with a series of small cracks around the tip and probably some old repairs. Handle shaft has a small bulge and a 3/4″ hairline crack just above the junction. Mechanics are fine; strong frosty bore. 4-56566 JR206 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1165

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
	1165	$8,260.00	RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BALL AND CLAW HANDLE. SN none noted. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha construction 34″ overall length with short handle shaft and metal tip with knurled band. Trigger is smooth and domed and there is a tiny front sight bead near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and pulled rearward to expose the nipple recess for installing a percussion cap which also raises the tiny rear sight. There is a 1/4″ silver band at the joint of the handle and handle shaft. There are no visible markings or SNs on shaft. Metal tip has the Thomas patent information and Remington address. According to a renowned Remington authority the ball & claw handle shape is one of the most rare. There were about 500 percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866, at which time percussion cane gun production ceased and a new era of self contained cartridge cane guns began. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains a fine, even chocolate patina with a series of small cracks around the tip and probably some old repairs. Handle shaft has a small bulge and a 3/4″ hairline crack just above the junction. Mechanics are fine; strong frosty bore. 4-56566 JR206 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1165 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 BALL AND CLAW HANDLE.