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2543
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$2,950.00
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DERINGER M1817 COMMON RIFLE.SN NSN. Cal. .54 with typical Deringer 7 deep lands and grooves. This is a scarce rifle with 35-13/16″ rnd bbl, brass dovetailed front sight and fixed standing rear sight. The bbl is proofed “H”, “P” and “US”. The lockplate has a large sized “US” over “H.DERINGER/PHILADA” in front of the hammer. It has a full-length one-piece stock with three bands, secured with rectangular band springs. It has an iron trumpet head ramrod with brass tip, sling loops on the middle band and near the end of the trigger guard. The trigger guard is two-piece iron with long extension to hold rear sling swivel and stock has an oval iron patch box on the right side. The left stock flat has well-defined cartouche of a “V” over “GF”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains traces of orig brown finish with an overall gray/brown patina. Lock has gray/brown patina. Bbl bands have similar matching color, though apparently cleaned with pitting and front band does not fit particularly well. Balance of metal is gray/brown and matches rest of gun quite well. Stock is sound and solid, well fit with a few scattered storage dings, dents and scratches with fairly sharp edges and good discernible inspector’s cartouche. Mechanics are fine. 4-51885 JS147 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2543
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |