RARE COLT COMMERCIAL BERDAN TRAPDOOR BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

RARE COLT COMMERCIAL BERDAN TRAPDOOR BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 3. Cal. 42 Russian Berdan. Very rare rifle made up for Colt commercial sales, probably less than 100 according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Finished in the white, this rifle has 32-1/2″ rnd bbl with barleycorn front sight and 1500 yard reverse mounted ladder rear sight. It has two blued bbl bands, the front with sling swivel and rnd head ramrod with single shoulder stop. Bbl address is in English with various inspector initials on receiver, breech block and other parts. There is a large “A” on top of bbl in front of rear sight and serial number “3” under the rear sight spring. Mr. Stern’s notes indicate the serial number is also found under rear of receiver. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with smooth musket buttplate. Accompanied by a rare orig angular socket bayonet with 21″ blade. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & receiver retain most of their orig factory bright finish. Trigger guard, bbl bands & buttplate retain generous amounts of factory orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is extremely fine with a minor grind flaw on one edge. 4-34001 JR9 (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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	317	$2,645.00	RARE COLT COMMERCIAL BERDAN TRAPDOOR BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 3. Cal. 42 Russian Berdan. Very rare rifle made up for Colt commercial sales, probably less than 100 according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Finished in the white, this rifle has 32-1/2″ rnd bbl with barleycorn front sight and 1500 yard reverse mounted ladder rear sight. It has two blued bbl bands, the front with sling swivel and rnd head ramrod with single shoulder stop. Bbl address is in English with various inspector initials on receiver, breech block and other parts. There is a large “A” on top of bbl in front of rear sight and serial number “3” under the rear sight spring. Mr. Stern’s notes indicate the serial number is also found under rear of receiver. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with smooth musket buttplate. Accompanied by a rare orig angular socket bayonet with 21″ blade. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & receiver retain most of their orig factory bright finish. Trigger guard, bbl bands & buttplate retain generous amounts of factory orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is extremely fine with a minor grind flaw on one edge. 4-34001 JR9 (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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