UNMARKED PERCUSSION WHALING GUN.

UNMARKED PERCUSSION WHALING GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 1.070 Bore diameter. Massive 23″ tapered octagon to round bbl over 2″ at breech and 1.4″ at muzzle. is fitted with fine inset silver bead. Dovetailed blank where rear sight was removed, is fitted through octagonal portion. Patent breech with screw clean-out is stamped with “1”. Back action unmarked lock is fitted with large round bodied serpentine hammer. Furniture consists of simple iron trigger guard, forend cap with no provision for ramrod, and brass buttplate. Dense American walnut straight grip stock measures 13″. Bbl attaches to stock with large side nail. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″ , drop at comb: 2-3/16″. Weight: 16 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 13″. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are brown patina showing some past cleaning. Stock retains most of an old oil finish, is below metal of buttplate, and has large repaired crack through wrist. Another crack about 4″ long runs from front face of lockplate to side nail on right side. Bore is rough. Lock is crisp. Some screws are replaced, and others show considerable use. 4-42442 MGM217 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1441A	$6,037.50	UNMARKED PERCUSSION WHALING GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 1.070 Bore diameter. Massive 23″ tapered octagon to round bbl over 2″ at breech and 1.4″ at muzzle. is fitted with fine inset silver bead. Dovetailed blank where rear sight was removed, is fitted through octagonal portion. Patent breech with screw clean-out is stamped with “1”. Back action unmarked lock is fitted with large round bodied serpentine hammer. Furniture consists of simple iron trigger guard, forend cap with no provision for ramrod, and brass buttplate. Dense American walnut straight grip stock measures 13″. Bbl attaches to stock with large side nail. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″ , drop at comb: 2-3/16″. Weight: 16 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 13″. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are brown patina showing some past cleaning. Stock retains most of an old oil finish, is below metal of buttplate, and has large repaired crack through wrist. Another crack about 4″ long runs from front face of lockplate to side nail on right side. Bore is rough. Lock is crisp. Some screws are replaced, and others show considerable use. 4-42442 MGM217 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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