3368

$2,875.00

NEW YORK (ATTRIB.) PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Cal. 40. 42″ oct bbl, ca. 1840. This fine condition rifle is stocked in walnut with a back action lock and all German silver engraved mountings including the rnd patchbox/cap box. Bbl is darkly blued, and also is inlaid with “German silver” bands at the breech and has a long tang that is beautifully engraved. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun is in very close to workbench condition. Walnut stock has no signs of being used or abused and the bbl surface is perfectly smooth. Rifling is crisp and sharp. Finish on walnut stock shows evidence of being carefully polished. 4-49764 SDH22 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3368

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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