Image Lot Price Description


3281
$1,782.00

N. LEWIS COMBINATION PERCUSSION DBL BBL SHOTGUN. SN NSN. Rifle approx. .40 cal. Shotgun approx. 16 Bore. 30″ bbls with pedestal dovetailed nickel front sight and low profile V-notch rear sight. Flat rib engraved “N. LEWIS MAKER TROY N.Y.”. Back action locks. Left having an upland bird scene with moderate foliate arabesque engraving and full border. Right lock has a buck deer scene with same moderate foliate arabesque engraving. The German silver trigger guard is engraved with a Tom turkey and matching foliate and arabesque pattern. Mounted in a straight grain uncheckered straight grip stock with 13-3/4″ pull to a German silver crescent buttplate and German silver toe plate. Raised cheekpiece on left side is mounted with a German silver stag and behind two German silver stars. Right side has an engraved German silver patchbox with an iron cover behind two engraved German silver flower blossoms. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls are smooth with brown and silver patina mixture. Stock is sound with a hairline crack in front of left lock and minor chip at rear of top tang and retaining screw of left lock. There are a few typical nicks and dings but retains most of its fine hand rubbed restored finish with the usual wear in the carrying area on the forend. Ramrod is missing. Mechanics are crisp. 4-59540 BT127 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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