UNIQUE AND RARE T.D. & CO. HALF-STOCK RIFLE.

UNIQUE AND RARE T.D. & CO. HALF-STOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. This very unusual high-quality one-of-a-kind Philadelphia half-stock rifle has a 28″ full oct 50 Cal bbl marked “T.D.& CO PHILADa”. This rifle has a finely checkered wrist, dbl set triggers, and the iron furniture and lock are all handsomely engraved. The breech end of the rifle is very unusual in that there are percussion nipples on both the left- and right-hand sides. It would appear this breech system was designed to accept either a left-handed or right-handed percussion lock. The lock is fitted with a unique rotating safety device. T.D. & Co. were dealers in fine sporting rifles in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is in nearly new condition throughout with all orig finish intact and with no restoration or repairs. 4-31709 RGG10 (6,000-9,000)

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
	1537	$5,462.00	UNIQUE AND RARE T.D. & CO. HALF-STOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. This very unusual high-quality one-of-a-kind Philadelphia half-stock rifle has a 28″ full oct 50 Cal bbl marked “T.D.& CO PHILADa”. This rifle has a finely checkered wrist, dbl set triggers, and the iron furniture and lock are all handsomely engraved. The breech end of the rifle is very unusual in that there are percussion nipples on both the left- and right-hand sides. It would appear this breech system was designed to accept either a left-handed or right-handed percussion lock. The lock is fitted with a unique rotating safety device. T.D. & Co. were dealers in fine sporting rifles in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is in nearly new condition throughout with all orig finish intact and with no restoration or repairs. 4-31709 RGG10 (6,000-9,000) 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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