12 GAUGE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WHICH WAS JOHN KRIDER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR.

12 GAUGE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WHICH WAS JOHN KRIDER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR. The 12 ga percussion shotgun with 34-1/8″ Damascus oct to rnd bbl marked “Phila”, was made by John Krider’s workmen for donation to the Great Central Fair in Philadelphia in June of 1864. The shotgun has a finely engraved unmarked percussion lock and the gun’s furniture is engraved iron. The bbl is held to the stock by one bbl wedge with silver escutcheons. The walnut stock has a nicely checkered wrist and there is an oval silver inlay located to the rear of the trigger guard which is inscribed “Made for the Great Central Fair by John Krider’s workmen”. A rare one-of-a-kind part of American Civil War history. CONDITION: Excellent condition. The shotgun retains most of its orig finish and shows no signs of wear or abuse. 4-39957 RG2 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2369	$2,300.00	12 GAUGE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WHICH WAS JOHN KRIDER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR. The 12 ga percussion shotgun with 34-1/8″ Damascus oct to rnd bbl marked “Phila”, was made by John Krider’s workmen for donation to the Great Central Fair in Philadelphia in June of 1864. The shotgun has a finely engraved unmarked percussion lock and the gun’s furniture is engraved iron. The bbl is held to the stock by one bbl wedge with silver escutcheons. The walnut stock has a nicely checkered wrist and there is an oval silver inlay located to the rear of the trigger guard which is inscribed “Made for the Great Central Fair by John Krider’s workmen”. A rare one-of-a-kind part of American Civil War history. CONDITION: Excellent condition. The shotgun retains most of its orig finish and shows no signs of wear or abuse. 4-39957 RG2 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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