GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
GOOD QUALITY, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY T. KENNEDY. KENNEDY DOUBLE RIFLE 344 14 Cal. 14 Bore. Eight Narrow grooves. Made ca.1841-1849 at Kilmarnock, Scotland. The 27" "twist" barrels are engraved with makers name and "RIFLE MAKER TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT", and are fitted with unique folding express sights set into rib. Rifle was made for "LORD DAVID KENNEDY," a noted sportsman of the period whose name is engraved on the butt plate. Patent breeches have unvented platinum blow-outs. Robust ebony ramrod is held by plain pipes. Case hardened back action locks are fitted with broad high hammers with dolphin heads. Lock plates are engraved with vignettes of tropical game surrounded by scrollwork: leopard battling a snake, and a tiger. Large scroll is on hammers. Makers name is on each plate. Blued trigger guard has prowling tiger on bow. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Stock of lightly figured and streaked European walnut has checkering at grip, and steel buttplate has engraved elephant at base of tang. Rifle is accompanied by a powder measure (made by Ray Ordorica) made from an old cartridge case engraved "2-1/2 drams". PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig twist finish with scattered pinprick pitting and some marks. Case hardening on lockplates and top strap is strong, well over 50%. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, with many light marks and scratches. There is a considerable amount of cellophane tape in bbl channel to tighten bbls to stock. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. 51775-4 MGM42 (4,000-6,000)