November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Made by Charles E. Sneider of Baltimore, Maryland circa 1885. 30" Damascus 12 gauge steel barrels with smooth concave rib marked "SNEIDER'S PATENT BALTIMORE MD MADE FOR MURRAY ELLZEY BY C.E. SNEIDER 1885" with extractors and bead front sight. Sidelock, floral engraved, case hardened action with unique barrel locking system, unique roller safety on opening lever, and double triggers. Walnut round knob pistol grip checkered stock with ebony grip inlay, hard rubber buttplate, and German silver vanity shield with letter "E" engraved on it. Matching checkered walnut splinter forearm with push button release and ebony tip inlay. Comes with consignor research. CONDITION: Barrels have faded to a silvery gray patina with some light plum spotting. Action has faded to a silvery patina. Wood shows traces of varnish with handling dings and marks with some finish starting to craze. End of right barrel slightly caved in. Pitted but shootable bores with sticky mechanics. DLM
Manufacturer
Charles Sneider