REMINGTON WHITMORE EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE/SHOTGUN.

REMINGTON WHITMORE EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE/SHOTGUN. SN 1213. 10 ga. & 40/70 BN Cal. 28-1/2” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. The very heavy rifle bbl is on the right side. The sights for it are screwed to the top rib. The lead or soldered joining the two bbls is exposed at the muzzle. CONDITION: Fine as professionally refinished with sharp markings remaining on the rib and brilliant casehardening colors on the action, fading slightly on the buttplate. Minor chips are missing from the stock at the action. Triggerguard shows some wear. Mechanically fine. 4-59431 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	165	$1,840.00	REMINGTON WHITMORE EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE/SHOTGUN. SN 1213. 10 ga. & 40/70 BN Cal. 28-1/2” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. The very heavy rifle bbl is on the right side. The sights for it are screwed to the top rib. The lead or soldered joining the two bbls is exposed at the muzzle. CONDITION: Fine as professionally refinished with sharp markings remaining on the rib and brilliant casehardening colors on the action, fading slightly on the buttplate. Minor chips are missing from the stock at the action. Triggerguard shows some wear. Mechanically fine. 4-59431 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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