ELEGANT SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK PRESENTATION RIFLE MADE FOR UNION CIVIL WAR HERO MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON BY DANIEL SEARLES, BATON ROUGE, LA WITH DISPLAY CASE.

ELEGANT SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK PRESENTATION RIFLE MADE FOR UNION CIVIL WAR HERO MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON BY DANIEL SEARLES, BATON ROUGE, LA WITH DISPLAY CASE. SN NSN. 36 Cal. rifled 41″ full octagon barrel with gold and silver band inlays on each end of the barrel which is signed Searles. Daniel Searles, Baton Rouge, LA, is best known for knives he made for Jim Bowie. The iron sideplate is richly engraved and inscribed R. Anderson, U.S. Army. Silver mounts are attributed to Rees Fitzpatrick, a Baton Rouge silversmith, considered the finest weapons artisan of his day in the South. This rifle is featured in a full-page color photograph on Page 76 of the book “Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms” by R.L. Wilson. The delicate silver four-piece patchbox is profusely and finely engraved and has 16 piercings. The 8″ silver toeplate and the silver trigger guard feature equally fine engraving. The silver buttplate, rear entrance ferrule and silver nosecap are similarly engraved. The barrel is held to the stock with two barrel wedges and the grip of the stock is finely cross-hatched. Its tremendous historical interest aside, this rifle would rank among the finest of half stocks. Accompanied by a fine, recently made, Plexiglass, display case. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: This rifle is in excellent original condition throughout with only minor dents and bruises. There is a relatively insignificant but noticeable crack in the stock at the wrist extending from one rear lockplate screw to the other rear lockplate screw. The barrel with most of its original finish does show signs of light pitting and small dings. 4-36431 RGG9 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2007	$115,000.00	ELEGANT SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK PRESENTATION RIFLE MADE FOR UNION CIVIL WAR HERO MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON BY DANIEL SEARLES, BATON ROUGE, LA WITH DISPLAY CASE. SN NSN. 36 Cal. rifled 41″ full octagon barrel with gold and silver band inlays on each end of the barrel which is signed Searles. Daniel Searles, Baton Rouge, LA, is best known for knives he made for Jim Bowie. The iron sideplate is richly engraved and inscribed R. Anderson, U.S. Army. Silver mounts are attributed to Rees Fitzpatrick, a Baton Rouge silversmith, considered the finest weapons artisan of his day in the South. This rifle is featured in a full-page color photograph on Page 76 of the book “Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms” by R.L. Wilson. The delicate silver four-piece patchbox is profusely and finely engraved and has 16 piercings. The 8″ silver toeplate and the silver trigger guard feature equally fine engraving. The silver buttplate, rear entrance ferrule and silver nosecap are similarly engraved. The barrel is held to the stock with two barrel wedges and the grip of the stock is finely cross-hatched. Its tremendous historical interest aside, this rifle would rank among the finest of half stocks. Accompanied by a fine, recently made, Plexiglass, display case. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: This rifle is in excellent original condition throughout with only minor dents and bruises. There is a relatively insignificant but noticeable crack in the stock at the wrist extending from one rear lockplate screw to the other rear lockplate screw. The barrel with most of its original finish does show signs of light pitting and small dings. 4-36431 RGG9 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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