March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
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The Evan's line throwing gun was a rather nifty little device that could be used to throw lines from ship to ship, ship to shore, or shore to ship; interestingly, the Evans and Low's patent is mentioned by name in "Wrecks and Reminsicenes of St. Andrews Bay" by George Bruce as being intended to be shot from a ship to shore and demonstrated on September 8th, 1883. Brass front sight, with vacant slot for rear sight. Top of chamber engraved "Evans & Low's / Patent / No 21" with a strike under the "o" in "No". Half stock with finger grooves, iron furniture, and checkered wrist. CONDITION: Good with evidence of time spent at sea. Right side of barrel is dark, probably from being laid in a case, with other half of barrel a pleasing mustard patina. Iron trigger guard and strap is essentially a chocolate patina, while lock and cock just have patches. Butt with more consistent patina. Stock is good with numerous bumps and nicks as expected from a life at sea, with a minor chip at toe. Left side of stock has some kind of lacquer, possibly as a side effect from cleaning. A lovely piece of naval history. EMW
Name
Value
Barrel Length
14"
Caliber/Bore
1 - 1/2"
FFL Status
Antique
Manufacturer
Evans & Low
Model
Line Thrower
Serial Number
NSN
(A) EVANS & LOWS PATENT NO. 21 PERCUSSION LINE THROWING GUN
Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $2,706.00
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Number Bids: 7
Auction closed on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
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