WELLS FARGO MARKED AMERICAN GUN COMPANY DBL BBL HAMMER SHOTGUN.

WELLS FARGO MARKED AMERICAN GUN COMPANY DBL BBL HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 215969. Coach gun with 18-3/8” steel bbls, single brass bead, marked on the left lockplate with the maker’s name & address and on the right lockplate “W.F. & CO. EX. #”. It has a splinter forearm with checkered semi-pistol grip stock and an old Ithaca hard rubber buttplate. Inside the forearm is stamped “WF” in the wood and on the metal. We are unable to authenticate the Wells Fargo markings. CONDITION: Metal retains an even blue/brown patina with scattered light surface rust. Forearm shows extreme wear, missing a couple of small splinters. Stock, possibly an old replacement, has a replaced chip back of the left lockplate and four or five small filled spots on the right side and retains generous amounts of a very old refinish. Mechanics are fine, moderately pitted bores. 4-50773 JR1208 (500-1,000)

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
	943	$402.00	WELLS FARGO MARKED AMERICAN GUN COMPANY DBL BBL HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 215969. Coach gun with 18-3/8” steel bbls, single brass bead, marked on the left lockplate with the maker’s name & address and on the right lockplate “W.F. & CO. EX. #”. It has a splinter forearm with checkered semi-pistol grip stock and an old Ithaca hard rubber buttplate. Inside the forearm is stamped “WF” in the wood and on the metal. We are unable to authenticate the Wells Fargo markings. CONDITION: Metal retains an even blue/brown patina with scattered light surface rust. Forearm shows extreme wear, missing a couple of small splinters. Stock, possibly an old replacement, has a replaced chip back of the left lockplate and four or five small filled spots on the right side and retains generous amounts of a very old refinish. Mechanics are fine, moderately pitted bores. 4-50773 JR1208 (500-1,000) 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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