JOHN KRIDER 1861 MILITIA RIFLE.

JOHN KRIDER 1861 MILITIA RIFLE. SN NSN. The famous John Krider gun shop was located at Second and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia in the same building that later housed the orig Book Binders Restaurant. The first city directory in which his name appears is dated 1837. Krider was a gunsmith of unusual skill who was considered by many to be Philadelphia’s most outstanding maker of the percussion era. Krider is reported to have made only a few hundred brass mounted long arms similar to the Model 1841 rifles. This fine example of his military work in brand-new condition is marked “PHILADA” on the 33″ rnd 60 Cal rifled bbl and “KRIDER” on the lock. The bbl is secured by two brass bbl bands. PROVENANCE: Ex Pete Albee Collection. R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: As new throughout including a perfect bore. 4-31717 RGG24 (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
	1562	$5,750.00	JOHN KRIDER 1861 MILITIA RIFLE. SN NSN. The famous John Krider gun shop was located at Second and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia in the same building that later housed the orig Book Binders Restaurant. The first city directory in which his name appears is dated 1837. Krider was a gunsmith of unusual skill who was considered by many to be Philadelphia’s most outstanding maker of the percussion era. Krider is reported to have made only a few hundred brass mounted long arms similar to the Model 1841 rifles. This fine example of his military work in brand-new condition is marked “PHILADA” on the 33″ rnd 60 Cal rifled bbl and “KRIDER” on the lock. The bbl is secured by two brass bbl bands. PROVENANCE: Ex Pete Albee Collection. R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: As new throughout including a perfect bore. 4-31717 RGG24 (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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