GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SUPERB J.W. CLARK OF TUNKHANNOCK, PA, THREE BARREL PERCUSSION COMBINATION GUN.JW CLARKPERCUSSION DRILLINGNSN56/56-40CALCal. 56/56-40. Half stock 3 bbl combination gun consisting of two 56 cal smooth bore bbls over a 40 cal rifled bbl. Bbls are 32" long with an overall length of 48" for the firearm. 1-pc straight walnut stock using two Joseph Golcher back action percussion locks and a traditional underhammer ignition using the trigger guard as a main spring for the lower bbl. Iron rod ferrules with nickel silver ramrod channels extending to breech. The 1-pc walnut stock is profusely inlaid with nickel silver inlays of fish, deer, rabbit, fox, moose, dogs, squirrels as well as a Pennsylvania pattern single spoon patchbox with small capper box on bottom of stock. A nickel silver crescent butt. Bbl rib marked "J.W. Clark Tunkhannock PA". A small brass blade front sight with semi buckhorn rear sight. CONDITION: Fine overall, with good bores and mechanics. Very attractive Pennsylvania stock inlays of nickel silver with light game scene engraving on the Golcher percussion locks and an even brown patina over bbls, tang and trigger guard. Stock is quite fine with no breaks or major chipping. Slight oil staining around front of locks and very minor bruising consistent with age. 51030-15 TDW (1,500-2,500)