Image Lot Price Description




2546
$3,162.50

MODEL 1817 DERINGER COMMON RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .60 smooth bore was originally .54 caliber. This is a scarce rifle with 36″ rnd bbl, brass dovetailed front sight and fixed standing rear sight. The bbl is inspected “LS” and “US” and dated 1827. The lockplate has a medium sized “US” over “H.DERINGER/PHILADA” in front of the hammer and is dated 1827 rear of 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 residual oval cartouche. This is an attractive gun with good lock markings and beautifully patinaed stock that will display nicely. CONDITION: Metal overall is cleaned and pitted. Bbl shows numerous tool marks. Bbl appears to be welded at touch hole showing reconversion. Lock markings all fairly well struck and discernible with scattered pitting. Top jaw and screw are replaced. Ramrod appears to be reproduction. Stock is sound and solid as refinished and as noted. Cartouche is only discernible in profile. Gun functions mechanically and bore is very pitted. 4-51574 JS161 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2546


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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