November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
Gun A) Heavy two stage barrel with front and rear sight and patent breech. Back action lockplate stamped "N. ASHMORE". Brass trigger guard and nose cap on plain maple half stock. At some point, buttplate was removed and top tang was replaced with wood. Good condition; barrel retains a dark patina with scattered marks from use and spotting, missing rib on bottom. Lock has been partially cleaned and retains a mostly dark patina. Stock and mounts show some wear and have a few scattered marks and a few small cracks on left side. Gun B) Percussion full stock long rifle with browned rifled octagonal barrel with later Mossberg adjustable sights and indistinct maker's mark on top. Stamp engraved flat percussion lockplate. Brass furniture and double set triggers. Plain walnut stock with crudely checkered wrist. Good condition; barrel shows wear and some light corrosion. Lock has been refinished and shows some wear and scattered marks. Functions well. Stock has been heavily refinished, shows scattered marks from use, some wear and a crack behind lock retaining screw on left side.
Barrel Length
A) 43", B) 39 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
A) N/A, B) .40 Percussion Caliber
Manufacturer
A) Ashmore, B) Unknown
Model
A) Punt Gun, B) Percussion