RARE PERRY PERCUSSION TILTING BREECH ACTION CANE GUN.

RARE PERRY PERCUSSION TILTING BREECH ACTION CANE GUN. SN 40. Cal. 28 ga. .554 Smooth bore. 26-1/2″ Barrel. Action is unmarked except for “40” (SN ?) marked on front with corresponding no. on rear of bbl. Action and grip strap conform to the first type, with trigger guard/ loading lever following the contour of the grip, with oval notch at rear of frame, locating rosewood grips. Lock with broad rounded short hammer is on right side of frame. Recoil shield and central trunnion are distinctive. Total quantity of all types of these guns is estimated at a few hundred. The cane gun as shotgun is exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and frame have silver to brown patina on overall light pitting, with some heavier pitting on breechblock, bottom of grip frame, and operating lever. Grips are dark with many marks and knocks, right grip especially so, and is considerably under metal. Bore is rough. Lock and action are good. 4-45403 MGM67 (3,000-5,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1755	$3,450.00	RARE PERRY PERCUSSION TILTING BREECH ACTION CANE GUN. SN 40. Cal. 28 ga. .554 Smooth bore. 26-1/2″ Barrel. Action is unmarked except for “40” (SN ?) marked on front with corresponding no. on rear of bbl. Action and grip strap conform to the first type, with trigger guard/ loading lever following the contour of the grip, with oval notch at rear of frame, locating rosewood grips. Lock with broad rounded short hammer is on right side of frame. Recoil shield and central trunnion are distinctive. Total quantity of all types of these guns is estimated at a few hundred. The cane gun as shotgun is exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and frame have silver to brown patina on overall light pitting, with some heavier pitting on breechblock, bottom of grip frame, and operating lever. Grips are dark with many marks and knocks, right grip especially so, and is considerably under metal. Bore is rough. Lock and action are good. 4-45403 MGM67 (3,000-5,000) 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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