May 28th 2011 Firearms (07)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2011
Overall length: 36”. Barrel length: 20”. Rare over and under rifle/shotgun (.38 caliber rifle over 16 gauge shotgun) combination buggy rifle by Hallowell & Myers Philadelphia. Signed back action percussion locks. Silver trigger guard with scroll back checkered wrist. W.R. Hallowell, a merchant, is listed in 1865 and 1866. This is the only known gun to have survived marked by this merchant and the gunsmith Paul Myers. Hallowell was located at 250 North 2nd Street. Highly figured walnut butstock in original finish with an oval cheekpiece. All metal has smooth brown/bluish patina. All markings/engravings are crisp and sharp. Excellent condition.