RARE J. P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH BULLET STARTER.

Cal. 36. 46-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 32″ full oct rifled bbl nicely marked “J. P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS”. Walnut stock. Gemmer worked for Samuel Hawkin in St. Louis and took over the shop after Hawkin’s death. Marked “J.P.GEMMER ST.LOUIS” on top of bbl. The engraved percussion lock is marked “PENNSYLVANIA / RIFLE WORKS” which was located in Philadelphia, PA. False muzzle is attached, equipped with double set triggers. The bbl is held to the stock with one bbl wedge. CONDITION: Rifle is in fine condition with some pitting on the surface of the percussion lock. Front ramrod pipe has been re-soldered. 4-55353 RG (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1512

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
	1512	$4,425.00	RARE J. P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH BULLET STARTER. Cal. 36. 46-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 32″ full oct rifled bbl nicely marked “J. P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS”. Walnut stock. Gemmer worked for Samuel Hawkin in St. Louis and took over the shop after Hawkin’s death. Marked “J.P.GEMMER ST.LOUIS” on top of bbl. The engraved percussion lock is marked “PENNSYLVANIA / RIFLE WORKS” which was located in Philadelphia, PA. False muzzle is attached, equipped with double set triggers. The bbl is held to the stock with one bbl wedge. CONDITION: Rifle is in fine condition with some pitting on the surface of the percussion lock. Front ramrod pipe has been re-soldered. 4-55353 RG (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1512 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 J. P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH BULLET STARTER.