RARE A.Z. BROWN PHILADELPHIA SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK.

RARE A.Z. BROWN PHILADELPHIA SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK. SN NSN. Elaborate half-stock rifle has 34-1/8″ full oct 41 Cal rifled bbl signed in script “AZB Philada”. Completely silver mounted, featuring 11″ silver engraved toe plate with three oval piercings and 6-1/2″ silver comb inlay. Nine silver inlays include 6″ depiction of arrow through heart under forend. Large engraved silver capbox on right-hand side with smaller oval engraved capbox on cheek piece side. Elaborately engraved 4-1/2″ rear sight, dbl set triggers. Anthony Z. Brown, listed at 515 No. 3rd St., Philadelphia, from 1837-1853, died in 1871. This rifle is the only known remaining signed example of his fine work. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Very nice orig condition throughout, with no restoration or repairs, bbl shows inside pitting. 4-31705 RGG6 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1525	$8,050.00	RARE A.Z. BROWN PHILADELPHIA SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK. SN NSN. Elaborate half-stock rifle has 34-1/8″ full oct 41 Cal rifled bbl signed in script “AZB Philada”. Completely silver mounted, featuring 11″ silver engraved toe plate with three oval piercings and 6-1/2″ silver comb inlay. Nine silver inlays include 6″ depiction of arrow through heart under forend. Large engraved silver capbox on right-hand side with smaller oval engraved capbox on cheek piece side. Elaborately engraved 4-1/2″ rear sight, dbl set triggers. Anthony Z. Brown, listed at 515 No. 3rd St., Philadelphia, from 1837-1853, died in 1871. This rifle is the only known remaining signed example of his fine work. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Very nice orig condition throughout, with no restoration or repairs, bbl shows inside pitting. 4-31705 RGG6 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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