July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
Round 12-3/8”, .50 caliber smoothbore barrels with decorated ring applied near centers of barrels and engraved rings on each side of small brass front sights. Stylized wheel lock actions with serrations on edges of springs. Steel triggers; steel trigger guards and steel ramrod ferrules. Wooden stocks with grips terminating in carved dog heads and inlaid profusely with mother of pearl circles. Bamboo ramrods and bone nose caps. Probably made for the tourist trade late 19th century or early 20th century. Very good condition with even dark brown patina on barrels, locks and furniture. Stocks are very good with chipping to some inlays, one lock with replaced cock spring.