SCARCE WHITNEY COCHRAN SADDLE RING RIFLE.

SCARCE WHITNEY COCHRAN SADDLE RING RIFLE. Cal. 38. 28″ rnd bbl. Marked “WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE.CONN.” on top of the bbl and “J.W. COCHRAN. N. Y. PAT’D. / APRIL 4.1865 & FEB-Y. 20. 1866.” on top of the breechblock. When the lever is pulled down the breechblock rises and the shell is loaded from the bottom. While the breechblock is open the lever on the right side of the triggerguard is pushed down to eject the case. CONDITION: Good with gray patina mixed with scattered pits. Wood has been revarnished over light pits and scratches. There is a repaired spot at the rear of the forearm with about a 1″ replacement, which has new cracks and chips. Receiver is cracked on the bottom. Troy Collection 4-52047 FS303 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1290	$977.00	SCARCE WHITNEY COCHRAN SADDLE RING RIFLE. Cal. 38. 28″ rnd bbl. Marked “WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE.CONN.” on top of the bbl and “J.W. COCHRAN. N. Y. PAT’D. / APRIL 4.1865 & FEB-Y. 20. 1866.” on top of the breechblock. When the lever is pulled down the breechblock rises and the shell is loaded from the bottom. While the breechblock is open the lever on the right side of the triggerguard is pushed down to eject the case. CONDITION: Good with gray patina mixed with scattered pits. Wood has been revarnished over light pits and scratches. There is a repaired spot at the rear of the forearm with about a 1″ replacement, which has new cracks and chips. Receiver is cracked on the bottom. Troy Collection 4-52047 FS303 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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