November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
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Single barrel has three individual bead front sights with notch rear sights mounted onto a single large (1 - 1/4") barrel that has three individually bored "barrels", each with their own nipple. A detailed inspection of this rifle has been unable to turn up any kind of maker's marks or proofs; possibly a blacksmith build or the fevered dream of a madman. Short perch belly stock. Furniture is all iron. Nipples a contemporary blue replacement. Hand operated mule ear with barrel indexing by hand. Accompanied by a letter confirming that the gun was sold at Brian Lebel's auction of the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans museum during the 2010 liquidation of the museum. CONDITION: Metal has acquired a smooth chocolate patina throughout. Wood is dry with numerous areas of rubbing and roughness to high edges. There are a few cracks in the wood. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are very good with some abrasion throughout. A fascinating and likely unique piece. EW
Name
Value
Barrel Length
31"
Caliber/Bore
.50 Smoothbore
FFL Status
Antique
Manufacturer
Mule Ear
Model
Revolving Rifle
Paperwork
Roy Rogers Museum Letter
Serial Number
NSN
(A) FASCINATING "MULE EAR" PERCUSSION .50 TRIPLE BORE REVOLVING RIFLE
Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $2,000.00
Final prices include buyers premium:
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Number Bids: 2
Auction closed on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
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