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3351
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$2,242.00
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SHILLITO & SON RIFLE. Cal. 73. 30” oct bbl. Marked in script “S. Shillito. & . Son.” on top of the bbl and behind the rear sight, which has been moved from its orig position. Samuel Shillito worked in South Central PA. from 1819 until his death in 1852. His son, also Samuel, worked there until his death in 1904. Firm only operated from 1850 to 1852. Commercial lockplate. Fine 4-pc engraved patchbox and toeplate. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina with light to moderate pitting overall. Brass is fine. Wood has been broken and repaired through the lock and the wrist and the stock refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-55288 X57 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |