SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK TARGET RIFLE WITH CIVIL WAR PROVENANCE.

SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK TARGET RIFLE WITH CIVIL WAR PROVENANCE. SN NSN. 36 Cal. rifled full octagon unmarked barrel with adjustable rear sight. This rifle has 11 silver un-engraved inlays and has all silver hardware including ramrod ferrules, nosecap and the 9 3/4″ long toeplate. The consignor notes this rifle was used as a sharpshooters rifle in the Civil War and that inlays in the buttstock represent “X” Corps and the infantry bugle. The inlays on the back side of the rifle mirror those on the front and both sides have an identical cheekpiece. The back action lock is signed Ashmore, a lock maker who worked in England from 1827 to 1855. PROVENANCE: Original tag which states the gun was purchased in the early 1980’s and suggests the Civil War connection CONDITION: The rifle is original throughout with no evidence of any restoration or repairs. It shows signs of hard use but no abuse. The barrel and percussion nipple area show heavy pitting from hard usage and the lock needs adjustment. 4-35994 RGG6 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2400	$1,552.50	SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK TARGET RIFLE WITH CIVIL WAR PROVENANCE. SN NSN. 36 Cal. rifled full octagon unmarked barrel with adjustable rear sight. This rifle has 11 silver un-engraved inlays and has all silver hardware including ramrod ferrules, nosecap and the 9 3/4″ long toeplate. The consignor notes this rifle was used as a sharpshooters rifle in the Civil War and that inlays in the buttstock represent “X” Corps and the infantry bugle. The inlays on the back side of the rifle mirror those on the front and both sides have an identical cheekpiece. The back action lock is signed Ashmore, a lock maker who worked in England from 1827 to 1855. PROVENANCE: Original tag which states the gun was purchased in the early 1980’s and suggests the Civil War connection CONDITION: The rifle is original throughout with no evidence of any restoration or repairs. It shows signs of hard use but no abuse. The barrel and percussion nipple area show heavy pitting from hard usage and the lock needs adjustment. 4-35994 RGG6 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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