COLT IMPROVED 2ND MODEL 1836 RING LEVER RIFLE.

COLT IMPROVED 2ND MODEL 1836 RING LEVER RIFLE. Cal 36. SN 151. Fine early Paterson rifle in a scarce caliber with 32” oct bbl, 8-shot cylinder with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with faceted tang and a shallow cheek piece on the stock. It has a long top tang with German silver rectangular inlay. The lower tang has a small, attached iron curl making a shallow grip. It has an attached loading lever and rammer on the right side of the bbl lug. The bbl has a small German silver Rocky Mountain front sight with the rear sight broken and missing for a long time. CONDITION: About good. Retains a mottled silver & dark brown patina with light to moderate pitting over all the iron surfaces. Cylinder retains 10-15% visible scene and the mechanics seem to function well. It has several battered screws, but all appear to be original. Stock is slightly loose on the frame but is sound and retains most of an old refinish with dark stains near the buttplate. This rife was not disassembled, so it has not been determined if all parts are matching. Nor has the condition of the bore been determined. 4-50500 JR866 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	701	$15,525.00	COLT IMPROVED 2ND MODEL 1836 RING LEVER RIFLE. Cal 36. SN 151. Fine early Paterson rifle in a scarce caliber with 32” oct bbl, 8-shot cylinder with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with faceted tang and a shallow cheek piece on the stock. It has a long top tang with German silver rectangular inlay. The lower tang has a small, attached iron curl making a shallow grip. It has an attached loading lever and rammer on the right side of the bbl lug. The bbl has a small German silver Rocky Mountain front sight with the rear sight broken and missing for a long time. CONDITION: About good. Retains a mottled silver & dark brown patina with light to moderate pitting over all the iron surfaces. Cylinder retains 10-15% visible scene and the mechanics seem to function well. It has several battered screws, but all appear to be original. Stock is slightly loose on the frame but is sound and retains most of an old refinish with dark stains near the buttplate. This rife was not disassembled, so it has not been determined if all parts are matching. Nor has the condition of the bore been determined. 4-50500 JR866 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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