GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG'S HEAD HANDLE. REMINGTON DOGS HEAD CANE NSN 22 Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/4" long with metal tip that still has its front sight and a narrow, added nickel silver ring at the very end. It has a small dog's head handle with long handle shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16" grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. No markings or SNs remain visible. Handle is unscrewed for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina, lighter on the handle shaft and dog's head. Main shaft has one spot of light discoloration. Metal tip is a dark brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 48130-128 JR (3,000-5,000)