LEFT-HAND L. A. SMITH PERCUSSION LARGE BORE PICKET RIFLE WITH TELESCOPIC SIGHT.

LEFT-HAND L. A. SMITH PERCUSSION LARGE BORE PICKET RIFLE WITH TELESCOPIC SIGHT. SN NSN. Cal. .634 Groove diameter. 12-Shallow groove rifling, approximately one turn in 30″. 32″ Heavy octagonal barrel, about 1-1/4″ across flats, is stamped “L. A. Smith” at rear of top flat. There is no provision for ramrod or false muzzle. Octagonal outline is engraved on muzzle end. Patent breech has filed in left handed bolster with nipple. Left hand back action lock has stamped in scroll “engraving”, and is wiggle engraved with owners name “R. H. West”. Trigger plate is fitted with double set triggers. swan-necked American walnut stock has left hand cheekpiece. Nose cap is of cast pewter. All other furniture is of brass, consisting of double spurred trigger guard, fancy outlined patchbox on left hand side of butt, and brass crescent buttplate. An inlaid brass four leaf clover (for luck?) is on right side of stock at breech. Only sighting arrangement is 27-3/4″ telescopic sight with crosshair reticle, having blacksmith made windage and elevation screw mounts at rear, and iron yoke at front. Scope is unmarked with the exception of some engraving at front and rear. Weight: 13 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and scope retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig brown. Lock is mostly gray brown patina. Hammer has silver soldered repair at neck, and rubs on scope when operated. Stock is fine, retaining some orig finish, repairs at wrist and some epoxy added under scope mount. Brass is nicely patinated. Telescope optics are slightly clouded, but usable. Bore is good with sharp rifling throughout, with some fine pitting toward muzzle (should clean). Lock and triggers work. This very interesting, specially made rifle, has all the attributes of a Civil War era Confederate sniper’s rifle. 4-42235 MGM298 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2200A	$3,162.50	LEFT-HAND L. A. SMITH PERCUSSION LARGE BORE PICKET RIFLE WITH TELESCOPIC SIGHT. SN NSN. Cal. .634 Groove diameter. 12-Shallow groove rifling, approximately one turn in 30″. 32″ Heavy octagonal barrel, about 1-1/4″ across flats, is stamped “L. A. Smith” at rear of top flat. There is no provision for ramrod or false muzzle. Octagonal outline is engraved on muzzle end. Patent breech has filed in left handed bolster with nipple. Left hand back action lock has stamped in scroll “engraving”, and is wiggle engraved with owners name “R. H. West”. Trigger plate is fitted with double set triggers. swan-necked American walnut stock has left hand cheekpiece. Nose cap is of cast pewter. All other furniture is of brass, consisting of double spurred trigger guard, fancy outlined patchbox on left hand side of butt, and brass crescent buttplate. An inlaid brass four leaf clover (for luck?) is on right side of stock at breech. Only sighting arrangement is 27-3/4″ telescopic sight with crosshair reticle, having blacksmith made windage and elevation screw mounts at rear, and iron yoke at front. Scope is unmarked with the exception of some engraving at front and rear. Weight: 13 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and scope retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig brown. Lock is mostly gray brown patina. Hammer has silver soldered repair at neck, and rubs on scope when operated. Stock is fine, retaining some orig finish, repairs at wrist and some epoxy added under scope mount. Brass is nicely patinated. Telescope optics are slightly clouded, but usable. Bore is good with sharp rifling throughout, with some fine pitting toward muzzle (should clean). Lock and triggers work. This very interesting, specially made rifle, has all the attributes of a Civil War era Confederate sniper’s rifle. 4-42235 MGM298 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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