EXTREMELY RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE “DON’T TREAD ON ME PATCH BOX”.

EXTREMELY RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE “DON’T TREAD ON ME PATCH BOX”. Cal. 45 or 50. 1st Mod 1805-1808. Only about 200-240 made originally with a 46” part oct. bbl. Only a few are known with this rare and desirable patriotic patchbox. Bbl is 33-½” part oct. bbl. Standard markings on the lock with date 1806 at the tail of the lockplate. Snake patchbox has the Revolutionary War motto “Don’t Tread / On Me”. Top of the bbl is marked “G,T NORFOLK COUNTY”. Marking in front of the “G” is unreadable due to the pitting generated by the breech. Rear sight position has been changed at least twice and the current rear sight is a brass replacement. Ramrod is also a replacement. A keyhole has been cut in the trigger guard. CONDITION: Brown patina. Brass parts have a nice old very dark patina. Wood has initials scratched in the bottom. Stock has some small. Lock is good. 4-55078 (20,000-40,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3371A.	$21,850.00	EXTREMELY RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE “DON’T TREAD ON ME PATCH BOX”. Cal. 45 or 50. 1st Mod 1805-1808. Only about 200-240 made originally with a 46” part oct. bbl. Only a few are known with this rare and desirable patriotic patchbox. Bbl is 33-½” part oct. bbl. Standard markings on the lock with date 1806 at the tail of the lockplate. Snake patchbox has the Revolutionary War motto “Don’t Tread / On Me”. Top of the bbl is marked “G,T NORFOLK COUNTY”. Marking in front of the “G” is unreadable due to the pitting generated by the breech. Rear sight position has been changed at least twice and the current rear sight is a brass replacement. Ramrod is also a replacement. A keyhole has been cut in the trigger guard. CONDITION: Brown patina. Brass parts have a nice old very dark patina. Wood has initials scratched in the bottom. Stock has some small. Lock is good. 4-55078 (20,000-40,000) 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.

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