RARE REMINGTON LARGE DOG’S HEAD CANE GUN.

RARE REMINGTON LARGE DOG’S HEAD CANE GUN. SN 737. Cal. 32 RF. Fine gutta-percha covered cane gun, 36″ overall length with steel tip. It has a silver band at the transition from the handle to the shaft with a wonderfully detailed dog’s head handle. The cane unscrews for loading at a joint about 7″ below the handle which exposes the chamber area and the short rifled bore. A cartridge is loaded and the unit is screwed back together in which position it remains until one wishes to fire. At that point the handle & top section of the shaft are pulled to the rear which cocks the striker and the rear sight pops up. When the trigger is depressed the cartridge is fired and reloading is accomplished in the same process as above. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 1,800 of these breech loading cartridge canes were manufactured in period 1866-1888 in four styles. Accompanied by a military canvas flag case modified to accommodate the handle. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The gutta-percha is complete and nearly intact with only one small crack near the silver band. It shows moderate to heavy wear with no Remington patent information or serial number remaining on the gutta-percha shaft. The tip is a cleaned metal color with plier marks. Mechanics are crisp although the sight does not elevate quite as it should, everything still functions. Bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-32980 JR447 (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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	1669	$5,175.00	RARE REMINGTON LARGE DOG’S HEAD CANE GUN. SN 737. Cal. 32 RF. Fine gutta-percha covered cane gun, 36″ overall length with steel tip. It has a silver band at the transition from the handle to the shaft with a wonderfully detailed dog’s head handle. The cane unscrews for loading at a joint about 7″ below the handle which exposes the chamber area and the short rifled bore. A cartridge is loaded and the unit is screwed back together in which position it remains until one wishes to fire. At that point the handle & top section of the shaft are pulled to the rear which cocks the striker and the rear sight pops up. When the trigger is depressed the cartridge is fired and reloading is accomplished in the same process as above. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 1,800 of these breech loading cartridge canes were manufactured in period 1866-1888 in four styles. Accompanied by a military canvas flag case modified to accommodate the handle. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The gutta-percha is complete and nearly intact with only one small crack near the silver band. It shows moderate to heavy wear with no Remington patent information or serial number remaining on the gutta-percha shaft. The tip is a cleaned metal color with plier marks. Mechanics are crisp although the sight does not elevate quite as it should, everything still functions. Bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-32980 JR447 (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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