RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAID INITIALS.

SN NSN. 56-46 Cal. 26″ rnd bbl. Gun is factory engraved with no discernible SNs thought there is “PH17” stamped on bottom of bbl just forward of nosecap. Engraving is found on all major metal parts except bbl, including pewter nosecap, lock, frame, hammer, lever, baseplate and buttplate. Stock is quite dark and appears to be rosewood and not walnut as typically seen. Some other Spencer sporting rifles have 2-digit assembly numbers but “PH17” appears done after the fact, possibly by a collector or owner. Roy Marcot in his book Spencer Repeating Firearms notes an engraved sporting rifle presented to Frank Cheney proprietor of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company in 1868 engraved by L.D. Nimschke. Another engraved sporting rifle was presented to Emperor Franz Josef I in 1868 neither of these cited guns are serialized such as subject gun. Engraving is in English style of tightly wound scroll floral vignettes in the style of what would be seen on a fine English manufactured sporting arm of its day. Gold initials are found on top of breech block “HHMH” which according to Mr. Yearout’s notes means “His Highness Maharajah of Hyderabad” of India. An Indian presentation would give credence to English style engraving. This gun was purchased from Norm Flayderman Catalog #94, 1973, item #951. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl shows freckling and fine pitting, though there is still some apparently thin plum colored finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forearm. Rear of buttplate and adjustable rear sight also show rust and pitting. Case hardened frame exhibits minor freckling on reverse of frame. Surfaces are gray/silver with hints of muted case color, same on lock and hammer. Engraved hammer screw appears cruder and of more recent vintage. Breech shows about 50% case color and fire blue with areas of rust. Stocks are sound and solid and quite dark. Mechanically gun functions though stiff; magazine tube is also tight due to rust. Bore has well defined 6-groove military style rifling. 4-53802 JS72 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3222

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3222	$6,900.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAID INITIALS. SN NSN. 56-46 Cal. 26″ rnd bbl. Gun is factory engraved with no discernible SNs thought there is “PH17” stamped on bottom of bbl just forward of nosecap. Engraving is found on all major metal parts except bbl, including pewter nosecap, lock, frame, hammer, lever, baseplate and buttplate. Stock is quite dark and appears to be rosewood and not walnut as typically seen. Some other Spencer sporting rifles have 2-digit assembly numbers but “PH17” appears done after the fact, possibly by a collector or owner. Roy Marcot in his book Spencer Repeating Firearms notes an engraved sporting rifle presented to Frank Cheney proprietor of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company in 1868 engraved by L.D. Nimschke. Another engraved sporting rifle was presented to Emperor Franz Josef I in 1868 neither of these cited guns are serialized such as subject gun. Engraving is in English style of tightly wound scroll floral vignettes in the style of what would be seen on a fine English manufactured sporting arm of its day. Gold initials are found on top of breech block “HHMH” which according to Mr. Yearout’s notes means “His Highness Maharajah of Hyderabad” of India. An Indian presentation would give credence to English style engraving. This gun was purchased from Norm Flayderman Catalog #94, 1973, item #951. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl shows freckling and fine pitting, though there is still some apparently thin plum colored finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forearm. Rear of buttplate and adjustable rear sight also show rust and pitting. Case hardened frame exhibits minor freckling on reverse of frame. Surfaces are gray/silver with hints of muted case color, same on lock and hammer. Engraved hammer screw appears cruder and of more recent vintage. Breech shows about 50% case color and fire blue with areas of rust. Stocks are sound and solid and quite dark. Mechanically gun functions though stiff; magazine tube is also tight due to rust. Bore has well defined 6-groove military style rifling. 4-53802 JS72 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3222 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAID INITIALS.