GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
RARE AND FINE "F H CLARK", MEMPHIS SIGNED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.F. CLARK-MEMPHISPERCUSSIONNSN44Cal. 44. 53" overall, 36" oct bbl, fixed rear irons sight and German silver front blade. This fine double key half stock with back action lock has single set trigger and marked on bbl flat "F H CLARK CO MEMPHIS CAST STEEL". Bbl is retained by double keys with German silver escutcheons. Gun is also German silver mounted with engraved trigger guard, buttplate, floorplate, patchbox, cheekpiece decorated with stag, thumbplate, nosecap and rear ramrod thimble. Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is mottled grey overall with scattered staining and pitting especially at engraved breech which has two platinum bands. German silver mounts are cleaned with silver/grey patina. Markings are clear and discernible. There is a break at tang just rear of breech. Lock escutcheon is missing and has a very old repair of inset wood which appears contemporary to time of use. There is burned out wood just rear of bolster. Mechanically gun functions with crisp, discernible bore. 51707-4 JS (2,000-3,000)