FINE MERRILL BREECHLOADING RIFLE.

FINE MERRILL BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. SN. 14156 33” rnd bbl. Marked “J.P.H. MERRILL, BALTO. / PAT. JULY. 1858. / APL 9. MAY 21-28-61” on lockplate in front of hammer. Dated “1863” at rear of lockplate. First two lines are repeated on top of breechblock. There is a “ZB” cartouche on left flat of stock. Screwdriver, nipple wrench, ramrod head, and spare nipple are in patchbox. CONDITION: Retains about 75% of brown on bbl. Casehardening is bright on receiver but fading slightly on lock, operating lever and breechblock. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock has minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. 4-30834 FS26 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	298	$8,050.00	FINE MERRILL BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. SN. 14156 33” rnd bbl. Marked “J.P.H. MERRILL, BALTO. / PAT. JULY. 1858. / APL 9. MAY 21-28-61” on lockplate in front of hammer. Dated “1863” at rear of lockplate. First two lines are repeated on top of breechblock. There is a “ZB” cartouche on left flat of stock. Screwdriver, nipple wrench, ramrod head, and spare nipple are in patchbox. CONDITION: Retains about 75% of brown on bbl. Casehardening is bright on receiver but fading slightly on lock, operating lever and breechblock. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock has minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. 4-30834 FS26 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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