RARE AND UNUSUAL ROTATING BREECH PERCUSSION RIFLE.

RARE AND UNUSUAL ROTATING BREECH PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal 54. Very unusual single shot rifle with 27-5/8” rnd bbl, narrow front sight, and a Sharps style ladder rear sight. It has a brass frame similar to a revolver that when the trigger guard is lowered allows the single shot chamber to be rotated to the left for re-loading. The hammer is mounted on the right side on an unmarked back action lock. It has a straight stock with cheek piece and crescent iron buttplate with toeplate. The trigger guard release mechanism is a button and latch on the bottom of the stock. CONDITION: Bbl is a dark brown patina with heavy pitting as is the rotating chamber, which is missing its nipple. Hammer, lockplate, and trigger guard are a dark brown patina with light rust. Stock has a crack in the toe, another behind the latch release and is missing a long sliver by the top tang and retains a dark black patina. Strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-50735 JR28 (1,500-2,500)

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
	703	$1,840.00	RARE AND UNUSUAL ROTATING BREECH PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal 54. Very unusual single shot rifle with 27-5/8” rnd bbl, narrow front sight, and a Sharps style ladder rear sight. It has a brass frame similar to a revolver that when the trigger guard is lowered allows the single shot chamber to be rotated to the left for re-loading. The hammer is mounted on the right side on an unmarked back action lock. It has a straight stock with cheek piece and crescent iron buttplate with toeplate. The trigger guard release mechanism is a button and latch on the bottom of the stock. CONDITION: Bbl is a dark brown patina with heavy pitting as is the rotating chamber, which is missing its nipple. Hammer, lockplate, and trigger guard are a dark brown patina with light rust. Stock has a crack in the toe, another behind the latch release and is missing a long sliver by the top tang and retains a dark black patina. Strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-50735 JR28 (1,500-2,500) 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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