RARE GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE.

RARE GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE. SN 3169. Cal. 53. One of only about 1,500 of these rare rifles, made by A.H. Waters of Millbury, Mass., 900 of which were purchased by the government in March of 1863. Others were sold to various militia units and some were sold commercially. An additional 3,000 of these rifles were sold on a contract with Russia. This one appears to be one of the very rare commercial models, as there are no visible martial markings on metal or wood except the Greene Patent information on top tang. This rifle has a 35″ bbl with integral receiver, square base front sight/bayonet lug and an 800 yard musket ladder rear sight. It has the unusual features of being a breech loading percussion rifle with a ring hammer mounted beneath the receiver. It has the unusual English Lancaster-style smooth oval bore. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bands with sling loops. Accompanied by an orig angular socket bayonet with inspector initials “JDG”. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a smooth dark blue/brown patina with a few spots of scattered pitting on bands. Stock is sound with a smooth hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Bayonet is cleaned metal with moderate to heavy pitting on blade. 4-33986 JR21 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	316	$3,450.00	RARE GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE. SN 3169. Cal. 53. One of only about 1,500 of these rare rifles, made by A.H. Waters of Millbury, Mass., 900 of which were purchased by the government in March of 1863. Others were sold to various militia units and some were sold commercially. An additional 3,000 of these rifles were sold on a contract with Russia. This one appears to be one of the very rare commercial models, as there are no visible martial markings on metal or wood except the Greene Patent information on top tang. This rifle has a 35″ bbl with integral receiver, square base front sight/bayonet lug and an 800 yard musket ladder rear sight. It has the unusual features of being a breech loading percussion rifle with a ring hammer mounted beneath the receiver. It has the unusual English Lancaster-style smooth oval bore. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bands with sling loops. Accompanied by an orig angular socket bayonet with inspector initials “JDG”. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a smooth dark blue/brown patina with a few spots of scattered pitting on bands. Stock is sound with a smooth hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Bayonet is cleaned metal with moderate to heavy pitting on blade. 4-33986 JR21 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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