TOWER BERDAN CONVERSION RIFLE.

TOWER BERDAN CONVERSION RIFLE. SN 235. 577 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Marked “1861 / TOWER” on the lockplate in front of the hammer. There is a crown at the tail of the lockplate. Birmingham proof marks are stamped on the left side of the bbl and “PATENTED / FED. 27. 1866” on the left flat of the stock. This conversion is almost exactly like the American Allin second model conversion made at Springfield with the new hinge fastened to the top of the bbl. Only a few of these were made before the Snider was adopted. CONDITION: 50% blue mixed with brown patina on the bbl. Faint traces of casehardening pattern on the lockplate. Mostly brown patina elsewhere. Stock shows normal use. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58561 FS683 (2,000-3-000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	147	$1,610.00	TOWER BERDAN CONVERSION RIFLE. SN 235. 577 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Marked “1861 / TOWER” on the lockplate in front of the hammer. There is a crown at the tail of the lockplate. Birmingham proof marks are stamped on the left side of the bbl and “PATENTED / FED. 27. 1866” on the left flat of the stock. This conversion is almost exactly like the American Allin second model conversion made at Springfield with the new hinge fastened to the top of the bbl. Only a few of these were made before the Snider was adopted. CONDITION: 50% blue mixed with brown patina on the bbl. Faint traces of casehardening pattern on the lockplate. Mostly brown patina elsewhere. Stock shows normal use. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58561 FS683 (2,000-3-000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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