Rifle, (antique) Perc. Half-Stock. The GOLCHER lock still functions, as do the double-set triggers. The .45 caliber bore shows dark from many year of shooting black rifle powder and mercuric percussion caps. Measuring twenty-eight inches in length, with a one and one-eights across the flats, this barrel heavy rifle demonstrates what our forefathers were made of. The furniture of this rifle is a combination; some brass, German silver, and pewter. The nose cap is pewter. The patch box is engraved and quite unique in that the door of the patch box is iron and the remainder is German silver. There is a splice on the right-hand side of the stock measuring forward four inches. There is also a three inch crack. Please remember that antique weapons are sold for their intrinsic value only and are not warranted for firing.

$295.00

Smith & Wesson .32 caliber Nickeled Top-Break Mod.4 Revolver. The top of the barrel shows sharp stampings of manufacturer and patent dates. The bore, which has well defined rifling, gives no indication that this revolver has been enhanced. The barrel measures three inches in length. The serial number is 733XX.

$400.00

Muzzleloading Rifle .50 cal. (Custom) flintlock. Rifle, half-stock .50 caliber Flintlock (custom) Rockies Fur Trade Era. Styled after the early firearms carried by the Mountain Men who first traveled to the Rockies in search of Beaver, this flintlock rifle shows many of the design characteristics of the later percussion half-stock rifles of the Hawken style. The dark stained Maple stock shows heavy figure. The furniture of the rifle is iron with light engraving. The lock is quality, demonstrated by the roller frizzen. The entire rifle demonstrates the effort of the builder to provide a firearm with an antique appearance. The metal finish shows both light a deep discoloration as if cased by age. The length of pull is twelve inches. The wrist, under close inspection, shows an expertly repaired crack.

$849.00

Fowler, Single-Shot Smoothbore (Antique). The bore mics .485 diameter at the muzzle. The condition of the bore is somewhat better than average with a seventy percent retention of its original smooth configuration. The back action lock functions well. The Damascus half-round, half-octagon barrel is attached with a hocked breech and held in place with double wedge keys. The lock is stamped REDFERN. The style of the engraved inlays indicates that this is a European made firearm.

$249.00

Winchester model 1886 (Mfg. 1887) .45-70 Rifle. The serial number 45XX shows the date of manufacture to be 1887. The color case finish insures that this is an early production Winchester model 1886. The caliber .45-70 Government continues the desirability of this large frame Winchester. The octagon barrel measures twenty-six inches. The Walnut stock has aged nicely with much of the red hue common to Winchester rifles of this time period still showing. The bore is well preserved as well with a crisp action showing little use. The front portion of the barrel shows areas of medium pitting which are not found on the remaining areas of the rifle. The color case finish is well represented on the nose cap, with the buttplate showing brown patina.

$5,999.00

Winchester .32WCF model 1892 Rifle (octagon barrel). The serial number 9075XX references the manufacture year to be 1921. The octagon barrel measures twenty four inches, and retains the factory Winchester front and rear adjustable sights. The ninety percent factory blue finish is reflected by an excellent bore with sharp positive rifling. The stock shows only modest impressions expected in a firearm of this age. The crescent buttplate is, as the nosecap, made of steel.

SOLD

Sharps, (antique) 1859 arsenal conversion 50-70 Carbine. The lock is clearly stamped C. SHARPS PAT. OCT. 5. 1852..R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12. 1859. The buttstock shows three well defined inspectors stamps, two on the right hand side and one on the left. The Lawrence pellet priming system, which dates from when the carbine was percussion remains. The lever and protected portions of the trigger bar retain recognizable amounts of original color case finish. The barrel blue is well protected under the forearm with the exposed portion of the barrel turning from blue to plum. The bore is very bright with well pronounce rifling. Forward of the chamber there is light speckling. The top of the block shows dings. The broken firing pin may be a result of the dings to the top of the block. The lock is crisp and locks resolutely in the full cock position. The half cock position of the tumbler is missing. The right hand side of the barrel band and the heel of the buttplate show modest pitting.

$2,499.50

SOLD