RARE ENGRAVED CASED FRANK WESSON TWO-TRIGGER RIFLE 2-BBL SET.

RARE ENGRAVED CASED FRANK WESSON TWO-TRIGGER RIFLE 2-BBL SET. SN 27. Cal. believed to be, but not guaranteed, 32-30 Stevens & Maynard in one bbl & 30-30 Wesson in the other. Very rare rifle with one 26″ and the other 22″ oct to rnd bbls with the 26″ bbl having a globe front sight and a slot blank in rear slot. The 22″ bbl has an ivory bead combination front sight and two plugged screw holes on top flat. There is no provision for a rear sight. This appears to be the third type manufactured 1872-1888 with the rounded iron frame, nickel finish and a floating center fire firing pin with a slot to accommodate the adjustable hammer nose for rimfire cartridges. Frame, tangs & trigger guard are beautifully engraved, probably by Nimschke, in his deep punch dot background style with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with flower blossoms in center. Top tang has a dovetailed sight with 3″ staff. Left side of receiver is factory engraved with intertwined initials “WWH”. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate with tang engraved to match. Accompanied by a green felt lined, walnut stained pine case, French fitted for stocked receiver & both bbls. A small compartment contains a spare spring. PROVENANCE: John Amber Collection, Bourne Auction Lot#281, Nov 1986. Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. The 26″ bbl retains 93-95% fine restored blue with a couple spots of pitting and a brilliant shiny bore. The 22″ bbl retains 95-96% fine restored blue with brilliant shiny bore. Balance of metal retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish. Stock is sound and retains most of its very fine professionally restored finish. Case is completely sound showing soil & wear in compartments. Leather carrying handle is broken. 4-59596 JR47 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3037	$6,325.00	RARE ENGRAVED CASED FRANK WESSON TWO-TRIGGER RIFLE 2-BBL SET. SN 27. Cal. believed to be, but not guaranteed, 32-30 Stevens & Maynard in one bbl & 30-30 Wesson in the other. Very rare rifle with one 26″ and the other 22″ oct to rnd bbls with the 26″ bbl having a globe front sight and a slot blank in rear slot. The 22″ bbl has an ivory bead combination front sight and two plugged screw holes on top flat. There is no provision for a rear sight. This appears to be the third type manufactured 1872-1888 with the rounded iron frame, nickel finish and a floating center fire firing pin with a slot to accommodate the adjustable hammer nose for rimfire cartridges. Frame, tangs & trigger guard are beautifully engraved, probably by Nimschke, in his deep punch dot background style with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with flower blossoms in center. Top tang has a dovetailed sight with 3″ staff. Left side of receiver is factory engraved with intertwined initials “WWH”. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate with tang engraved to match. Accompanied by a green felt lined, walnut stained pine case, French fitted for stocked receiver & both bbls. A small compartment contains a spare spring. PROVENANCE: John Amber Collection, Bourne Auction Lot#281, Nov 1986. Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. The 26″ bbl retains 93-95% fine restored blue with a couple spots of pitting and a brilliant shiny bore. The 22″ bbl retains 95-96% fine restored blue with brilliant shiny bore. Balance of metal retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish. Stock is sound and retains most of its very fine professionally restored finish. Case is completely sound showing soil & wear in compartments. Leather carrying handle is broken. 4-59596 JR47 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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