GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON-RIDER MAGAZINE PISTOLREMINGTONRIDER MAGAZINE PISTOLNSN32 RF EXTRA SHORTCal. 32 RF Extra-Short. 3" oct. bbl. Full magazine. Full nickel finish. Smooth 2-pc rosewood grips. Bbl shows 2-line Remington address and patent mark on top flat. Bbl and magazine are not engraved. Receiver shows relatively sparse engraving on both sides with a vine scroll motif and a punch dot scallop border. There is a starburst on top of frame in front of hammer. Pistol is otherwise unmarked. PROVENANCE: Bruce Burtner Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% nickel finish that has somewhat dulled with age with some flaking on the left side. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Cartridge carrier device retains a generous amount of case color. Hammer retains a generous amount of blue. Nickel trigger is slightly flaked on the sides and shows some light cleaning marks. Rosewood grips are very good with some light battering on the right grip. A nice example of a Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with relatively sparse engraving. One of less than 15,000 made. Circa 1871 to 1878. 52439-1 TEP (1,600-2,000)