HALF-STOCK J. KUNZ SILVER MOUNTED BUGGY RIFLE.

HALF-STOCK J. KUNZ SILVER MOUNTED BUGGY RIFLE. SN NSN. Half-stock buggy rifle with 24-1/4″ full oct 44 Cal rifled bbl marked “J. Kunz PHILADa”. Back action engraved percussion lock marked “J. Kunz”. All silver hardware along with silver side- opening patchbox. Dbl set triggers and finely checkered wrist. Nicely engraved bbl tang. Middle ramrod ferrule fitted for sling swivel. Identical rifle pictured in article written by Madison Grant published in Feb. 1975 PA Antique Gun Collectors Assoc. Monthly Bugle was carried by a Chester Cty. doctor. Publication included with rifle. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Walnut stock retains orig violin finish, lock plate and hammer custom made to fit snail patent breech. Excellent condition throughout, except for minor 1-1/2″ wood repair between lock and bbl tang. Bbl and rifling lightly pitted. 4-31699 RGG2 (5,000-8,000)

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
	1535	$2,875.00	HALF-STOCK J. KUNZ SILVER MOUNTED BUGGY RIFLE. SN NSN. Half-stock buggy rifle with 24-1/4″ full oct 44 Cal rifled bbl marked “J. Kunz PHILADa”. Back action engraved percussion lock marked “J. Kunz”. All silver hardware along with silver side- opening patchbox. Dbl set triggers and finely checkered wrist. Nicely engraved bbl tang. Middle ramrod ferrule fitted for sling swivel. Identical rifle pictured in article written by Madison Grant published in Feb. 1975 PA Antique Gun Collectors Assoc. Monthly Bugle was carried by a Chester Cty. doctor. Publication included with rifle. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Walnut stock retains orig violin finish, lock plate and hammer custom made to fit snail patent breech. Excellent condition throughout, except for minor 1-1/2″ wood repair between lock and bbl tang. Bbl and rifling lightly pitted. 4-31699 RGG2 (5,000-8,000) 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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