HEPBURN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE.

HEPBURN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. NSN. 41 Cal. 27-3/8” oct bbl. Marked “L.L. HEPBURN / COLTON N Y” on top of the bbl, “REMINGTON / CAST STEEL” on the bottom. Hepburn operated in Colton from 1858 to 1882 when he went to work for Remington. He is most famous for his breech loading, single shot target rifles made by Remington. He also worked for Winchester from 1889 until his death in 1908. This rifle is equipped with a small German silver blade on a large dovetail base as a front sight and a sliding elevator rear sight and a tang peep sight that is adjustable for both elevation and windage. German silver mounts on the hardwood stock. The replaced ramrod has an original reversible worm at the bottom. The lockplate is engraved but the hammer is not. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina on the bbl, blue on the hammer and traces of color on the lockplate. Some minor chipping above the lockplate, otherwise the wood is fine. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60138 FS655 (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	401	$4,255.00	HEPBURN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. NSN. 41 Cal. 27-3/8” oct bbl. Marked “L.L. HEPBURN / COLTON N Y” on top of the bbl, “REMINGTON / CAST STEEL” on the bottom. Hepburn operated in Colton from 1858 to 1882 when he went to work for Remington. He is most famous for his breech loading, single shot target rifles made by Remington. He also worked for Winchester from 1889 until his death in 1908. This rifle is equipped with a small German silver blade on a large dovetail base as a front sight and a sliding elevator rear sight and a tang peep sight that is adjustable for both elevation and windage. German silver mounts on the hardwood stock. The replaced ramrod has an original reversible worm at the bottom. The lockplate is engraved but the hammer is not. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina on the bbl, blue on the hammer and traces of color on the lockplate. Some minor chipping above the lockplate, otherwise the wood is fine. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60138 FS655 (2,000-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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