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3298
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$4,600.00
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Revised: 9/26/2015
Please note: Estimate should be $5,500 – $7,500. SCARCE EARLY REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH CUSTOM IVORY HANDLE.SN 62. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha, 33-1/2″ long with domed trigger that has concentric rings. The metal tip has a reeded band with an iron sight ring near the tip that has tiny nickel silver bead. The custom handle shaft is screwed to the short handle shaft and is a knobby piece of “certifiable antique ivory”, about 4-1/2″ long x 1-1/4″ diameter. The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading. To fire, the handle is retracted and cocks the striker which also raises the rear sight. There were only about 1800 cartridge cane guns produced in the period 1866-1888 and few survive today. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Main shaft has a chip near the sight ring at the tip and a short hairline crack. Handle shaft has a chip and a short crack just below the handle and is missing a chip by the trigger button. Otherwise, gutta percha is intact with a smooth dark brown chocolate patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-6 JR IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3298
Auction: Firearms - October 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. |