UNIQUE SWINGING-BARREL RIFLE.

UNIQUE SWINGING-BARREL RIFLE. 61 cal. Two groove rifling similar to Brunswick. 31-1/4″ bbl. Based on construction including back action lock and cheek recess, we feel this gun is probably a European, possibly French rifle. However, in one of the earliest references on Confederate arms by Fuller & Steuart “Confederate Firearms, 1944” on pages 198-199 pictured as Fig. 4 plate XIX is pictured a similar Confederate swinging-barrel carbine. However that one is a smooth bore, however 61 cal. The barrel is pivoted to the frame and swings sideways for loading. Locked into position by a brass sleeve sliding on the barrel. Brass butt plate and trigger guard. Small brass front sight and the sliding sleeve on the barrel also acts as a rear sight. An exceptionally well made piece of heavy construction and using a back action lock. Externally, gun is totally unmarked, mechanically this gun operates well. Metal surfaces are generally smooth; gray/brown with scattered pitting and staining. Stock is sound and overall condition is good with one repaired piece of wood behind hammer. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35902 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2083	$3,277.50	UNIQUE SWINGING-BARREL RIFLE. 61 cal. Two groove rifling similar to Brunswick. 31-1/4″ bbl. Based on construction including back action lock and cheek recess, we feel this gun is probably a European, possibly French rifle. However, in one of the earliest references on Confederate arms by Fuller & Steuart “Confederate Firearms, 1944” on pages 198-199 pictured as Fig. 4 plate XIX is pictured a similar Confederate swinging-barrel carbine. However that one is a smooth bore, however 61 cal. The barrel is pivoted to the frame and swings sideways for loading. Locked into position by a brass sleeve sliding on the barrel. Brass butt plate and trigger guard. Small brass front sight and the sliding sleeve on the barrel also acts as a rear sight. An exceptionally well made piece of heavy construction and using a back action lock. Externally, gun is totally unmarked, mechanically this gun operates well. Metal surfaces are generally smooth; gray/brown with scattered pitting and staining. Stock is sound and overall condition is good with one repaired piece of wood behind hammer. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35902 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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