SCARCE LARGE DOG’S HEAD REMINGTON CANE GUN.

SCARCE LARGE DOG’S HEAD REMINGTON CANE GUN. SN 30. Cal. 32 RF. Gutta Percha shaft & handle approx. 31-1/2″ long with tapered steel tip that has a knurled band and tiny bead front sight. Joint at the dog’s head handle & shaft has a dbl brass collar. Cane functions by unscrewing at the joint about 7″ from top, loading the cartridge into the chamber, screwing it back together and then manually retracting the head of the cane which cocks the striker and exposes the spring loaded rear sight. Cane is then fired by depressing the small button with concentric rings found on bottom of cane. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,800 of these rare canes were produced in at least four varieties in the period 1866-1888. CONDITION: Very good. Gutta Percha by the tip has two vertical cracks with a chip by the loading joint and another above the brass collar, otherwise is sound and mechanically fine. Bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-42147 JR218 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2337A	$9,200.00	SCARCE LARGE DOG’S HEAD REMINGTON CANE GUN. SN 30. Cal. 32 RF. Gutta Percha shaft & handle approx. 31-1/2″ long with tapered steel tip that has a knurled band and tiny bead front sight. Joint at the dog’s head handle & shaft has a dbl brass collar. Cane functions by unscrewing at the joint about 7″ from top, loading the cartridge into the chamber, screwing it back together and then manually retracting the head of the cane which cocks the striker and exposes the spring loaded rear sight. Cane is then fired by depressing the small button with concentric rings found on bottom of cane. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,800 of these rare canes were produced in at least four varieties in the period 1866-1888. CONDITION: Very good. Gutta Percha by the tip has two vertical cracks with a chip by the loading joint and another above the brass collar, otherwise is sound and mechanically fine. Bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-42147 JR218 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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