RARE SUPERPOSED LOAD OVER/UNDER RIFLE.

RARE SUPERPOSED LOAD OVER/UNDER RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .44/20 gauge, 29-1/4” oct & rnd bbl. Marked “LEWIS . MERZ . / LOCKHAVEN. PA. 1859” on top of the bbl. The right hammer has an extended nose to fire the front load in the top bbl. A swivel nose at the rear can be pivoted to fire the rear load. The date on this combination gun is 20 years earlier than he was known to have worked in Lockhaven. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with moderate pitting at the rear of the rifle bbl. Cracks and repairs around the lock area with refinishing. Left rear side of the stock has light incised carving. Cheek piece has a man in the moon inlay. Mechanically fine. 4-54282 FS18 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	359	$2,645.00	RARE SUPERPOSED LOAD OVER/UNDER RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .44/20 gauge, 29-1/4” oct & rnd bbl. Marked “LEWIS . MERZ . / LOCKHAVEN. PA. 1859” on top of the bbl. The right hammer has an extended nose to fire the front load in the top bbl. A swivel nose at the rear can be pivoted to fire the rear load. The date on this combination gun is 20 years earlier than he was known to have worked in Lockhaven. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with moderate pitting at the rear of the rifle bbl. Cracks and repairs around the lock area with refinishing. Left rear side of the stock has light incised carving. Cheek piece has a man in the moon inlay. Mechanically fine. 4-54282 FS18 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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