VERY FINE E. ANSCHUTZ SILVER MOUNTED TARGET RIFLE.

VERY FINE E. ANSCHUTZ SILVER MOUNTED TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Edward Anschutz, a legendary name in quality Philadelphia target rifles, is listed as a gunsmith from 1864 through 1893. Edward died in 1898. This fine example of his work has a 29-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal bbl signed “E. ANSCHUTZ PHILADELPHIA”. The finely engraved lock is signed by the gunsmith and the 5-3/4″ bbl tang is fitted with a nice orig tang sight. The silver trigger guard, toe plate, capbox, and butt plate are all nicely engraved. The stock is very finely checkered displaying the quality of Anschutz’s work. The rifle comes complete with brass bullet starter. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Like new condition throughout. 4-31708 RGG17 (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
	1538	$4,025.00	VERY FINE E. ANSCHUTZ SILVER MOUNTED TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Edward Anschutz, a legendary name in quality Philadelphia target rifles, is listed as a gunsmith from 1864 through 1893. Edward died in 1898. This fine example of his work has a 29-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal bbl signed “E. ANSCHUTZ PHILADELPHIA”. The finely engraved lock is signed by the gunsmith and the 5-3/4″ bbl tang is fitted with a nice orig tang sight. The silver trigger guard, toe plate, capbox, and butt plate are all nicely engraved. The stock is very finely checkered displaying the quality of Anschutz’s work. The rifle comes complete with brass bullet starter. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Like new condition throughout. 4-31708 RGG17 (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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