RARE T. H. PEAVEY OF SOUTH MONTVILLE, MAINE, PATENTED CHARGERS AND POWDER MEASURES.

RARE T. H. PEAVEY OF SOUTH MONTVILLE, MAINE, PATENTED CHARGERS AND POWDER MEASURES. Three brass bodied chargers. Two are marked “T. H. Peavey” and “Pat June 27, 1854” on tops, which have rosewood and brass charging plungers. One has circular collar on bottom, the other has large square plate and adjustable V blocks for positioning over octagon bbls. Third charger, possibly a prototype, is unmarked, and has fancy filed side strap, and is affixed to bottom of powder horn mounted with brass and pewter bands. PROVENANCE: Copy of patent for “Improved Charger for Firearms”. CONDITION: Charger with octagonal bbl provision is very fine, retaining a considerable amount of its orig lacquer finish. Charger with round bbl adapter is toned to brown with traces of lacquer in protected areas. Prototype charger is polished and beginning to tone back, horn is good, bands loose. 4-48832 MGM328 (2,500-4,500)

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.

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	2456	$3,737.50	RARE T. H. PEAVEY OF SOUTH MONTVILLE, MAINE, PATENTED CHARGERS AND POWDER MEASURES. Three brass bodied chargers. Two are marked “T. H. Peavey” and “Pat June 27, 1854” on tops, which have rosewood and brass charging plungers. One has circular collar on bottom, the other has large square plate and adjustable V blocks for positioning over octagon bbls. Third charger, possibly a prototype, is unmarked, and has fancy filed side strap, and is affixed to bottom of powder horn mounted with brass and pewter bands. PROVENANCE: Copy of patent for “Improved Charger for Firearms”. CONDITION: Charger with octagonal bbl provision is very fine, retaining a considerable amount of its orig lacquer finish. Charger with round bbl adapter is toned to brown with traces of lacquer in protected areas. Prototype charger is polished and beginning to tone back, horn is good, bands loose. 4-48832 MGM328 (2,500-4,500) 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.

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