IRON AND STEEL PATENT DEVICE BY J.C. DAY FOR PRIMING COCKS.

IRON AND STEEL PATENT DEVICE BY J.C. DAY FOR PRIMING COCKS. Accompanied by an orig Patent Model tag numbered 14095, inscribed “J.C. DAY FIREARM JANUARY 15, 1856”. Also accompanied by Cliff Petersen tag and copied pages from Patent Office book discussing this device. Day was from Hackettstown, NJ and this device consists of an elongated tube for holding numerous priming caps. The attached lock mechanism released a cap and placed it directly over the nipple as the hammer was cocked. CONDITION: Overall surface with areas of pitting and scattered brown rust. Device believed to be complete, but not guaranteed. 4-31852 JJ45 (250-450)

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
	1674	$259.00	IRON AND STEEL PATENT DEVICE BY J.C. DAY FOR PRIMING COCKS. Accompanied by an orig Patent Model tag numbered 14095, inscribed “J.C. DAY FIREARM JANUARY 15, 1856”. Also accompanied by Cliff Petersen tag and copied pages from Patent Office book discussing this device. Day was from Hackettstown, NJ and this device consists of an elongated tube for holding numerous priming caps. The attached lock mechanism released a cap and placed it directly over the nipple as the hammer was cocked. CONDITION: Overall surface with areas of pitting and scattered brown rust. Device believed to be complete, but not guaranteed. 4-31852 JJ45 (250-450) 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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