EXTREMELY RARE LAWRENCE BREECHLOADING RIFLE.

EXTREMELY RARE LAWRENCE BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. 26” rnd bbl, number 1559 stamped on the stock between the lockplate and frame is from the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. The left side of the bbl retainer is marked “R.S. LAWRENCE / PATENT / APPLIED / FOR “ which dates it before January 6, 1852 when the patent was issued. “WINDSOR VT.” is stamped on top of the bbl. A copy of a patent paper accompanies the lot. This gun has several interesting features, some used on other guns made by Robbins & Lawrence. The bbl release mechanism is used on the Robbins & Lawrence pepperbox. The stock and buttplate, including the nameplate on the left side, are from a Jennings First Model rifle. The breech sealing mechanism is from a Sharps Carbine. The engraving is identical to that found on other Robbins & Lawrence guns of this period. A note in the A. E. Brooks catalogue (The Brooks collection was purchased by U.S.C.G for exhibition at the 1903 World’s Fair) lists this as a gift from R. S. Lawrence. CONDITION: 50% thinning brown on the bbl, faint traces on the bbl retainer and trigger guard. Faint casehardening colors on the lockplate and receiver. Stock has been broken at the wrist, repaired, lightly sanded and refinished. Action is fine. 4-52566 FS6 (8,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	543	$6,325.00	EXTREMELY RARE LAWRENCE BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. 26” rnd bbl, number 1559 stamped on the stock between the lockplate and frame is from the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. The left side of the bbl retainer is marked “R.S. LAWRENCE / PATENT / APPLIED / FOR “ which dates it before January 6, 1852 when the patent was issued. “WINDSOR VT.” is stamped on top of the bbl. A copy of a patent paper accompanies the lot. This gun has several interesting features, some used on other guns made by Robbins & Lawrence. The bbl release mechanism is used on the Robbins & Lawrence pepperbox. The stock and buttplate, including the nameplate on the left side, are from a Jennings First Model rifle. The breech sealing mechanism is from a Sharps Carbine. The engraving is identical to that found on other Robbins & Lawrence guns of this period. A note in the A. E. Brooks catalogue (The Brooks collection was purchased by U.S.C.G for exhibition at the 1903 World’s Fair) lists this as a gift from R. S. Lawrence. CONDITION: 50% thinning brown on the bbl, faint traces on the bbl retainer and trigger guard. Faint casehardening colors on the lockplate and receiver. Stock has been broken at the wrist, repaired, lightly sanded and refinished. Action is fine. 4-52566 FS6 (8,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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