March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Break open single shot rifle in a .40-44 caliber centerfire round built by an unknown maker. 21" rifled octagon to round barrel with bead front sight and rear notch sight. Break open action with external hammer and post trigger. Fruitwood stock with iron crescent buttplate. Consignor was from an area where there was a lot of cottage industry gunsmiths who did great work. Intriguing piece. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a silvery patina and wood having usage marks and dings. Pitted dark bore with good mechanics. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.40 Centerfire