EXTREMELY FINE SPANG & WALLACE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.

EXTREMELY FINE SPANG & WALLACE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN NSN. This is a dbl bbl 10 ga. percussion high-grade shotgun with 31-1/4″ engraved Damascus bbls marked “PHILADELPHIA”. The highly engraved back action locks are marked “SPANG & WALLACE” and the highly engraved trigger guard is fitted with a trigger guard safety marked “RICHd HOLLIS & SONS Improved Safety Guard”. Spang & Wallace were located at 94 No. Third St. in Philadelphia from 1839 to 1857. The firm was listed as a sporting store until 1853 and as gunsmiths from 1854 to 1857. This is a remarkable example of the quality of this firm’s work. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: As new throughout. Wrist exhibits fine cross-hatching and entire wood is in nearly perfect in condition. 4-31715 RGG23 (4,000-6,000)

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
	1558	$4,312.00	EXTREMELY FINE SPANG & WALLACE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN NSN. This is a dbl bbl 10 ga. percussion high-grade shotgun with 31-1/4″ engraved Damascus bbls marked “PHILADELPHIA”. The highly engraved back action locks are marked “SPANG & WALLACE” and the highly engraved trigger guard is fitted with a trigger guard safety marked “RICHd HOLLIS & SONS Improved Safety Guard”. Spang & Wallace were located at 94 No. Third St. in Philadelphia from 1839 to 1857. The firm was listed as a sporting store until 1853 and as gunsmiths from 1854 to 1857. This is a remarkable example of the quality of this firm’s work. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: As new throughout. Wrist exhibits fine cross-hatching and entire wood is in nearly perfect in condition. 4-31715 RGG23 (4,000-6,000) 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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