October 31, November 1st, & 2nd 2014 Hardesty Western Collection.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/1/2014
This shotgun bares a presentation plaque in leaded into the stock inscribed as follows; Cump's of Friends Hans Wagner Carnegie Aug. 30 - 01". This shotgun is accompanied by the original sales receipt identified by serial number sold in 1956. It is of great historical significance as it was given to arguable the greatest ball player of the time, in the prime of his HOF career. It is probably of more importance to any Pittsburgh Pirates fan, than to a shotgun collector given the condition of the gun. To just imagine the famed Pirates short stop on the day this fine shotgun was presented to him by his friends and fans. It will be a crown jewel in any shotgun and/or baseball memorabilia collection. DH 12 Ga. SxS. Serial No. 101611 matching. Manufactured 1900. Barrel length: 27-5/8". Chamber length: 2-3/4". Choke dimension: R - cylinder, L - cylinder. Length of pull: 14-3/8". Drop on heel: 2-7/8". Titanic steel barrels have little finish; frame has light patina and screws are turned, bore has light pitting; and stock has dings, dents, and is cracked and worn. Built on a No. 2 frame. "A Gift to Hans Wagner" on stock oval. Operation is loose, action is working. (C&R).