FINE QUALITY NELSON LEWIS SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES.

FINE QUALITY NELSON LEWIS SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 42. 30″ full octagon riffled bbl marked “N.Lewis Troy N.Y.”. This rifle is complete with its original bullet starter, false muzzle, and palm rest. Highly engraved percussion lock is marked “N. Lewis Maker Troy NY” as are the bbl tang and trigger guard. Buttplate is of the Schuetzen style. Rifle has double set triggers and what appears to be a Nelson Lewis adjustable tang sight. Nelson Lewis worked in Troy, New York, from 1843 to about 1880 and is noted for his fine quality target rifles. Background information on Lewis can be found on pages 970 through 995 of “The New York State Firearms Trade” by H.J. Swinney. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Bore is excellent is the rest of the rifle. There are minor vise marks evident on the bbl about 8″ from the breech. 4-35717 RGG26 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2636	$3,737.50	FINE QUALITY NELSON LEWIS SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 42. 30″ full octagon riffled bbl marked “N.Lewis Troy N.Y.”. This rifle is complete with its original bullet starter, false muzzle, and palm rest. Highly engraved percussion lock is marked “N. Lewis Maker Troy NY” as are the bbl tang and trigger guard. Buttplate is of the Schuetzen style. Rifle has double set triggers and what appears to be a Nelson Lewis adjustable tang sight. Nelson Lewis worked in Troy, New York, from 1843 to about 1880 and is noted for his fine quality target rifles. Background information on Lewis can be found on pages 970 through 995 of “The New York State Firearms Trade” by H.J. Swinney. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Bore is excellent is the rest of the rifle. There are minor vise marks evident on the bbl about 8″ from the breech. 4-35717 RGG26 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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