GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BALL AND CLAW HANDLE. REMINGTON PERC CANE GUN 18 31 Cal 31. Brown gutta percha construction, 31" overall length with short handle shaft and metal tip with knurled band. Trigger is domed and checkered. There is a narrow band with sight bead near the metal tip which is marked with the SN and the Thomas & Remington patent information. Matching SN is also found on the striker unit in the handle, visible when the handle is retracted to fire. The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and pulled rearward to expose the nipple recess for installing a percussion cap which action also raises the tiny rear sight. Unfortunately, the threads are frozen in the shaft and cannot be unscrewed to check the bore. There is a 1/4" silver band at the joint of the knob and handle shaft. There are no visible markings or SNs on shaft. According to a renowned Remington authority the ball & claw handle shape is one of the most rare. There were about 500 percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866, at which time percussion cane gun production ceased and a new era of self contained cartridge cane guns began. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Overall retains a smooth dark chocolate to black color with no visible breaks. There is a area of fading near the sight collar where it appears there may have been a sticker of some sort stuck to the shaft. Mechanics are a little sluggish sometimes, but are functional. Unable to check the bore. 48130-113 JR (4,000-6,000)