J. C. E. KLEPZIG (SAN FRANCISCO) HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE.

J. C. E. KLEPZIG (SAN FRANCISCO) HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 490. 8-Groove rifling. 34″ Heavy octagon bbl with muzzle turned for bullet starter (crown recess stamped “44”), is marked “Klepzig San Francisco” (listed at 212 Washington Street, 1858 – 60 and 763 Washington Street, 1861-65) on top left flat behind spring leaf screw adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bottom of bbl is fitted with 21″ rib mounting two steel beaded end thimbles, holding hickory ramrod with brass tip. Patent breech has nicely filed bolster with silver-plated line at front, top flat scroll engraved. Plain back action lock with flat serpentine hammer is marked “Klepzig”. Trigger plate is fitted with double set triggers. Dense American walnut stock attaches to bbl with two side nails through oval German silver escutcheons. There is another oval German silver inlay on toe line. Balance of the furniture is of iron with crescent buttplate, nicely filed bottom return, scrolled and spurred trigger guard, and ovate patchbox with fleur-de-lis finial on right side of butt. Left side of stock has nicely carved shadow line cheekpiece. Grip has 18 LPI point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from M. Luksich in 1987. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and lock retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig plum brown finish, with some cleaning and filing evident at breech, which also had clean-out replaced with allen head screw. Stock appears to have an old rubbed oil finish over orig finish, checkering is considerably filled and worn. Edges of cheekpiece remain sharp. Stock furniture is silver gray to brown. Bore is very fine, mostly bright and shiny, with a few minor pits. Lock and set trigger are crisp. A high quality Western rifle. 4-45426 MGM107 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1706	$3,737.50	J. C. E. KLEPZIG (SAN FRANCISCO) HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 490. 8-Groove rifling. 34″ Heavy octagon bbl with muzzle turned for bullet starter (crown recess stamped “44”), is marked “Klepzig San Francisco” (listed at 212 Washington Street, 1858 – 60 and 763 Washington Street, 1861-65) on top left flat behind spring leaf screw adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bottom of bbl is fitted with 21″ rib mounting two steel beaded end thimbles, holding hickory ramrod with brass tip. Patent breech has nicely filed bolster with silver-plated line at front, top flat scroll engraved. Plain back action lock with flat serpentine hammer is marked “Klepzig”. Trigger plate is fitted with double set triggers. Dense American walnut stock attaches to bbl with two side nails through oval German silver escutcheons. There is another oval German silver inlay on toe line. Balance of the furniture is of iron with crescent buttplate, nicely filed bottom return, scrolled and spurred trigger guard, and ovate patchbox with fleur-de-lis finial on right side of butt. Left side of stock has nicely carved shadow line cheekpiece. Grip has 18 LPI point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from M. Luksich in 1987. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and lock retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig plum brown finish, with some cleaning and filing evident at breech, which also had clean-out replaced with allen head screw. Stock appears to have an old rubbed oil finish over orig finish, checkering is considerably filled and worn. Edges of cheekpiece remain sharp. Stock furniture is silver gray to brown. Bore is very fine, mostly bright and shiny, with a few minor pits. Lock and set trigger are crisp. A high quality Western rifle. 4-45426 MGM107 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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