September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2019
Made from 1868-1872. Block is stamped "1869 US" with eagle head. Lock is dated 1863 with "US" and eagle. Rear sight is 1868 style. Left side of stock has three sharp cartouche stamps, two are "ESA" for Erskin Allin, and an "FWS" for Frederick Sanderson. Matching serial number on left side of barrel and frame. Barrel and other parts finished in the white with case color hammer and lock with oil quenched block. Twin bands and swivels. CONDITION: Lock and hammer case colors have faded. Block is dull grey, all other metal is bright. Stock is fine with just a few handling marks. Strong bore.
Caliber/Bore
.50-70 Government