Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: The catalog listing notes ivory. This is absolutely not the case. Careful examination proves this to be bone. Subsequently, there are no restrictions on the sale of this gun.

GERMAN TARGET RIFLE DATED 1795.

Cal. 58. 46″ long full oct bbl, rifled, full walnut stock with elaborate relief carving behind the tang, behind and in front of the cheek piece and around the comb. Top of bbl is engraved with “CLF 1795”. The sliding wood patchbox cover has a beautifully engraved “ivory” overlay attached atop. The engraved lid shows a hunter, a boar, and the center figure being a winged dragon. On the cheek piece is an inlaid ebony and Ivory compass star and there are brass mountings, dbl set triggers, orig sling swivels, as well as an orig flint lock with a “dog” catch. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock has orig finish, there is a 2-1/2″ splice on the forend. A 2″ diagonal sliver replacement on the front of the lock. 4-49756 SDH14 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3467

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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
	3467	$2,875.00	Revised: 10/2/2014 Please note: The catalog listing notes ivory. This is absolutely not the case. Careful examination proves this to be bone. Subsequently, there are no restrictions on the sale of this gun. GERMAN TARGET RIFLE DATED 1795. Cal. 58. 46″ long full oct bbl, rifled, full walnut stock with elaborate relief carving behind the tang, behind and in front of the cheek piece and around the comb. Top of bbl is engraved with “CLF 1795”. The sliding wood patchbox cover has a beautifully engraved “ivory” overlay attached atop. The engraved lid shows a hunter, a boar, and the center figure being a winged dragon. On the cheek piece is an inlaid ebony and Ivory compass star and there are brass mountings, dbl set triggers, orig sling swivels, as well as an orig flint lock with a “dog” catch. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock has orig finish, there is a 2-1/2″ splice on the forend. A 2″ diagonal sliver replacement on the front of the lock. 4-49756 SDH14 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3467 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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GERMAN TARGET RIFLE DATED 1795.