GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
LOT OF 3 GUNS CONSISTING OF (1)HEAVY BARREL FULL STOCK PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE, (2)SINGLE SHOT EUROPEAN PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL, AND, (3)SINGLE SHOT EUROPEAN PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLN/APLAINS RIFLENSN45Cal. 45. 37" heavy oct bbl. Bbl has fine bead front sight. Rear sight has been moved forward. "Shorty" is crudely engraved on top flat near breech. Lock has been converted from flintlock and shows no marks and is possibly from another gun. Full stock is nicely figured quartersawn maple with diamond, heart, and moon motifs at the mounting pins. Sideplate has vine decoration. Rifle has double set triggers. Trigger guard has scroll decoration. Cheek piece of stock has star decoration and patchbox lid is inscribed "E. L. GREEN FROM JYC MARCH 1860". Crescent buttplate is faceted at the tang. Cheek piece is fluted. A very unique heavy bbl rifle that bears further research. CONDITION: Very good as found. Bbl has a deep brown patina. Lock has been lightly cleaned and shows silver gray patina. Set trigger functions. Stock is very good with a rich uncleaned patina. All brass parts are unpolished and show traces of silver plate. 51138-21 TEP (1,500-2,000)
BELGIAN BELT PISTOL NSN 65 Cal. .75. 8" bbl. Single shot French military percussion holster pistol. CONDITION: Good. Pistol shows a deep brown patina overall with uncleaned brass parts that show military inspector initials overall. Lock markings are not clear. Lock has been converted from flint. Ramrod is missing. 51138-22 TEP (500-800)
FRENCH POCKET PISTOL NSN 69 Cal. .56. 4-1/2" bbl. Unmarked percussion lock. Checkered stock with French butt. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts all show a deep brown patina overall. Stock is good with no breaks. Ramrod is missing. 51138-23 TEP (500-800)