September 20th 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/19/2015
The Shuler Brothers; Joseph, John and Samuel. Brother John made his shop in Millerstown and then Liverpool in Perry County, Pennsylvania. He was very successful due to the quality of his rifles. John specialized in making these over-under rifles, which was an extremely tedious process, as any maker of double rifles can attest; it is extremely difficult to get two barrels to shoot at the same point of aim. These double rifles produced by John, are considered some of, if not the, finest of their type ever manufactured. This rifle was manufactured in the 1830-40s and features and features slender, finely finish full octagon barrels, each with its own set of sights. The left side was mounted with three brass thimbles to retain the original wooden brass tip rod. His attention to detail extended to the rod itself, as he finished this implement in the same stripe fashion as the stock. It is a single hammer with tear-drop engraved lock plate manufactured by Parker. The left sideplate is engraved brass. Features double set triggers; finely finished curly maple stock; with brass buttplate, toe plate, trigger guard, and patch box. The patch box is beautifully engraved. Trigger guard has simple engraving. Has a brass thumb plate. Left side of stock does not have a cheek piece, but has an engraved silver decoration. Barrels are a smooth clean brown patina and stamped “John Shuler, Liverpool”. Brass has aged to a lovely untouched mustard hue. The stock is in near mint condition with all the original finish. Arguably one of the finest manufactured Perry County over-under rifles in all original condition.
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Minimum Bid: $750.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $3,835.00
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Number Bids: 1
Auction closed on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
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