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1517
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RARE J.P. GEMMER PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 41. 32″ oct bbl. Walnut stock. Gemmer worked for Samuel Hawkins in St. Louis and took over the shop after Hawkin’s death. Marked “J.P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS” on top of bbl, “PENNSYLVANIA / RIFLE WORKS” on lockplate. The rifle was restocked during its time of use having one bbl wedge where the orig stock used two bbl wedges. Ramrod and nipple are replacements. Rear sight slot on bbl has been filled and a lollipop tang sight added to rear of bbl tang on top of grip. False muzzle is attached, equipped with dbl set triggers. The bore is bright and shiny, obviously this would be a great shooter. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has been cleaned and chemically toned. Lockplate shows light surface rust and pitting. Wood has been cleaned and refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-32766(2,500-3,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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