GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE REMINGTON CONVERSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE. REMINGTON CANE GUN CONV 64 32 CF Cal 32 CF. Brown gutta percha, 34″ overall length with short handle shaft. Main shaft has a long metal tip with spiral knurled band with Thomas patent date and Remington address. The domed trigger is checkered and there is a 1/4″ silver band at the transition between the handle & shaft. SN is only visible on the tip. This cane has been converted from percussion to Cal 32 S&W center fire. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. A renowned Remington authority has stated that the bulbous style handle is one of the most rare. There are no records known regarding conversions so there is no way to know if this was done at the factory or by a gunsmith outside the factory. Regardless, it is an extremely rare cane. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. The gutta percha is all sound except for one small hairline by the trigger opening. Overall it has turned to a chocolate brown color. Mechanics need attention as the striker will not cock. Bright shiny bore. 48130-63 JR (3,000-5,000)