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1588
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$3,738.00
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MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE BY NATHAN STARR. SN NSN. Cal. 54 rifled with 7 grooves. Front sight mounted on top of bbl; rear sight is 8″ forward of the breech. All correct iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band. The left side of breech is marked “US” over “AH” for Asabell Hubbard over “P” in sunken rosette and dated “1826.” The left side of stock is marked with script “AH” in oval stamp. Lockplate marked “US” over “NSTARR” under brass inclined pan and dated “1826” over “MIDN CON” in vertical curve behind the cock. Buttplate tang is marked “US.” PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Patch box retains 60% of orig brown finish. Balance of metal is in fine condition, although showing none of its orig brown finish. Wood is in fine condition, showing only minor handling marks. Fine orig flint rifles from this period are hard to find and is a 100% orig gun. 4-31955 PS5 (7,500-8,500)
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. |