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2396
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$23,000.00
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OUTSTANDING HIGH QUALITY HALF STOCK RIFLE BY ELPHALET REMINGTON JUNIOR. SN NSN. 34″ full oct 41 Cal. bbl signed “Remington Herkimer”. Ribbed bbl retains all of its original finish and is wonderfully engraved at the breech as is the 5″ bbl tang. Figured walnut stock is finely checkered at the wrist and is decorated with seven engraved silver inlays. Iron buttplate, trigger guard, and 7″ long toe plate with two piercings are all masterfully engraved. Bbl is held to the stock with two bbl wedges surrounded by four of the nicely engraved silver inlays. Rifle was made by Elphalet Remington Jr. in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York probably in the early 1830’s as the firm was named “E. Remington and Son” after 1839. Percussion lock is marked “Squire & Company, New York” and this firm was advertising after 1832. It is difficult for words to describe the beautiful condition and high quality of this half stock rifle. This rifle should be a must have for any collector of fine New York half stocks. CONDITION: Close to as new condition throughout. 4-47783 (15,000-18,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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. |