May 28th 2011 Firearms (07)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2011
Overall length: 13 – ½”. Barrel length: 7 – ¼”. Checkered wrist and silver buttcap inlay. Round .50 caliber barrel. Top of percussion box lock action marked “John Krider Philadelphia”. Krider, 1826-1876, was one of Philadelphia’s best known gunsmiths whose shop was located at 2nd and Walnut, later becoming the Old Bookbinders Restaurant. Very fine condition.