GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
FINE HIGH CONDITION SCARCE AND UNUSUAL ENGRAVED UNION FIRE ARMS CO 16GA PUMP SHOTGUN. UNION FIREARMS CO SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN 16092 16 MODERN; C&R Cal. 16GA. 30" Damascus bbl. Engraved, case color receiver. 2-line manufacture address on left side of receiver. Finely checkered stock and pump handle with nice figure to grain. 13-3/4" LOP over a 3/4" pad and spacer. 13" of wood. Unique mechanism where the front trigger can be used to cock or de-cock the gun. Also cocks with regular pump function. Made in Toledo OH. It is known that this company operated from 1903 to 1913. Very little else is known. It is speculated that the company was sold to Ithaca. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Fine with most of the orig Damascus pattern and brown on bbl. Receiver retains a fair amount of case colors having worn in some areas. Mag tube retains a fair amount of orig blue. Engraving and markings are sharp. Checkering on stocks shows some wear. Wood has light handling marks. Bore is fine with a slight ripple where the front end of the mag tube lug is attached. Mechanics are fine. 53094-108 GER (750-950)