UNUSUAL THREE SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE.

UNUSUAL THREE SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 39. 6-groove rifling. 28-1/2″ round bbl, 1-1/4″ in diameter, with three rifled bores pepperbox style, each bore with its own sights. Ramrod is held by two small plain pipes and long “thimble” at base. Bbl is indexed with reverse trigger that locks into breech plug to align each bore and its nipple with lock. Back action lock dovetails into right side of breech iron, and is mounted with tall serpentine hammer. Nicely flame figured American walnut stock is fitted with engraved brass trigger guard with finger spur, steel patchbox with crenelated finial on right side, and plain German silver (?) buttplate with 4-1/2″ return. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what may be their orig plum brown. Lockplate is a light plum brown. Trigger guard and buttplate are nicely toned. Patchbox is still somewhat shiny. Stock retains most what appears to be its orig piano finish. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pitting. Action is a bit loose. Ramrod appears to be orig, central pipe has come unsoldered. 4-47001 MGM291 (5,000-8,000)

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
	2232	$0.00	UNUSUAL THREE SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 39. 6-groove rifling. 28-1/2″ round bbl, 1-1/4″ in diameter, with three rifled bores pepperbox style, each bore with its own sights. Ramrod is held by two small plain pipes and long “thimble” at base. Bbl is indexed with reverse trigger that locks into breech plug to align each bore and its nipple with lock. Back action lock dovetails into right side of breech iron, and is mounted with tall serpentine hammer. Nicely flame figured American walnut stock is fitted with engraved brass trigger guard with finger spur, steel patchbox with crenelated finial on right side, and plain German silver (?) buttplate with 4-1/2″ return. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what may be their orig plum brown. Lockplate is a light plum brown. Trigger guard and buttplate are nicely toned. Patchbox is still somewhat shiny. Stock retains most what appears to be its orig piano finish. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pitting. Action is a bit loose. Ramrod appears to be orig, central pipe has come unsoldered. 4-47001 MGM291 (5,000-8,000) 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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