VERY RARE F.KUHN PHILADELPHIA “TRAVELERS GUN”.

VERY RARE F.KUHN PHILADELPHIA “TRAVELERS GUN”. SN NSN. Francis Kuhn is listed as a gunsmith in Philadelphia city directories from 1866 to as late as 1900. It is surprising almost no examples of his work have survived. This unique take-down shotgun was probably used as a “travelers gun” or a taxidermist gun. The shotgun has a 27″ rnd unmarked screw-off 28 ga. bbl. The back action engraved lock is marked “F. KUHN PHILADa”. The walnut stock is checkered at the wrist and has a 3-3/4″ brass inlay with capbox at the toe. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent orig condition throughout with a nice bore. 4-31719 RGG12 (2,500-4,000)

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
	1549	$0.00	VERY RARE F.KUHN PHILADELPHIA “TRAVELERS GUN”. SN NSN. Francis Kuhn is listed as a gunsmith in Philadelphia city directories from 1866 to as late as 1900. It is surprising almost no examples of his work have survived. This unique take-down shotgun was probably used as a “travelers gun” or a taxidermist gun. The shotgun has a 27″ rnd unmarked screw-off 28 ga. bbl. The back action engraved lock is marked “F. KUHN PHILADa”. The walnut stock is checkered at the wrist and has a 3-3/4″ brass inlay with capbox at the toe. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent orig condition throughout with a nice bore. 4-31719 RGG12 (2,500-4,000) 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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