November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Made by the Baltimore Arms Company, Baltimore, Maryland made between 1902 and 1904. 30" Damascus steel 12 gauge barrels with matted rib, extractors, and bead front sight, with engraved barrel breeches. Case hardened, finely engraved boxlock frame with "D" grade marking on water table, engraved "BALTIMORE ARMS CO" on right and left sides of action, with engraved blued trigger guard, automatic safety, and double triggers. Engraving features scenes of dogs at point with fine line and floral full coverage engraving. Highly figured walnut scalloped knob ribbon checkered pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, hard rubber buttplate, and German silver vanity plate. Matching ribbon pattern checkered walnut splinter forearm with ebony tip inlay and friction release. Comes with consignor research packet. CONDITION: 90% remaining Damascus barrel finish with 90% vivid case colors and areas worn to silver at carry points. 90% original varnish with light coat of added linseed oil with small chip missing behind tang and small chip repairs behind lower action corners and some usage dings and dents. Checkering wore slightly flat in grip areas. Excellent bores and mechanics with tight lockup with bores exhibiting remnants of engine turn. Trigger guard is slightly bent backward for unknown reason. Screws have been turned. Rare and hard to find gun with condition. DLM
Manufacturer
Baltimore Arms