DUPE & CO. DOUBLE FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN.

DUPE & CO. DOUBLE FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN. SN NSN. Cal. 20ga. 31″ Skelp twist rib-less bbls have “Dupe & Co.” inlaid in gold on left bbl, and “Patent” inlaid in gold on the right, w/ single gold bands at breech. Bottoms of bbls have London proofs. Rosewood ramrod has brass tip, and steel worm. Locks and cocks have engraved feather borders, semi-waterproof pans, and roller frizzens, and are engraved “Dupe & Co.” Iron mountings are engraved w/ stylized pineapple motif in front of trigger guard, and rear thimble. Scroll gripped trigger guard engraved w/ stylized bird and flower motif, and sunburst at back of grip. Crotch figure walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel butt plate. Bore diameter: left -.636, right -.637. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of orig finish, turning brown. Locks and furniture cleaned to pleasing mottled silver. Wood has orig finish w/ numerous nicks and scrapes from use, 3-1/2″ x 1/4″ sliver missing from in front of left lock. Checkering is worn w/ all lines visible at grip, but smooth through forend. Cracks and chips around right lock. Right touch hole appears to have been re-vented. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Bores are good. Ramrod is original length. 4-35674 MGM83 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1370	$5,750.00	DUPE & CO. DOUBLE FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN. SN NSN. Cal. 20ga. 31″ Skelp twist rib-less bbls have “Dupe & Co.” inlaid in gold on left bbl, and “Patent” inlaid in gold on the right, w/ single gold bands at breech. Bottoms of bbls have London proofs. Rosewood ramrod has brass tip, and steel worm. Locks and cocks have engraved feather borders, semi-waterproof pans, and roller frizzens, and are engraved “Dupe & Co.” Iron mountings are engraved w/ stylized pineapple motif in front of trigger guard, and rear thimble. Scroll gripped trigger guard engraved w/ stylized bird and flower motif, and sunburst at back of grip. Crotch figure walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel butt plate. Bore diameter: left -.636, right -.637. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of orig finish, turning brown. Locks and furniture cleaned to pleasing mottled silver. Wood has orig finish w/ numerous nicks and scrapes from use, 3-1/2″ x 1/4″ sliver missing from in front of left lock. Checkering is worn w/ all lines visible at grip, but smooth through forend. Cracks and chips around right lock. Right touch hole appears to have been re-vented. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Bores are good. Ramrod is original length. 4-35674 MGM83 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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