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Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle50 Photos
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle
Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle

Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle

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Auction by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.(1064)
This item is in Manchester, NH

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Overview of Rare L.L. Hepburn Four Barrel Swivel Breech Percussion Rifle

Item Details

High Estimate5000
Low Estimate3000
About .34 cal, 22'' four barrel cluster showing one bright about excellent bore, two which are perhaps fine, and one closer to very good, all showing a bit of light oxidation here and there, some with light pitting. This is a very fine swivel breech ''double rifle'' with two barrels top and two barrels bottom, made by famous gunsmith Lewis L. Hepburn, among other things, mechanical department superintendent at Remington Arms Co. and Hepburn action fame, and very much mirrors examples known by M. J. Whitmore of Potsdam, New York, with-whom Hepburn worked early in his career. The barrels are now primarily a dull pewter gunmetal gray patina with some very minor oxidation staining here and there that comes from the years and a field-used arm, also showing some light pitting in the cap splash areas at the breeches. Both sets of barrels have a simple blade front sight and a scant v-notch semi-buckhorn rear, each numbered 1-4 respectively. There is a slightly sculpted barrel catch on the underside of the barrel frame which contacts a simple square notch cut into the barrel assembly, allowing it to pivot for firing of the opposite set of barrels. The barrel frame, long tang and back action locks are a mix of fading plum brown and pewter gray patina and show only the slightest wavy-edge borderline engraving, the noses of the hammers with a few chips; the tang is marked with Hepburn's familiar ''LL Hepburn/Colton NY'' stamping. The arm is appointed with German silver furniture having a rounded single spur triggerguard with a simple rearward grip flourish, the edges showing the similar simple wavy line decoration. The toeplate and crescent butt show very light wavy borderline engraving as does the pendulum-shaped patchbox on right of butt, the lid with loose foliate scroll. The left side of the butt shows a simple oval German silver monogram plate inlay; it is un-engraved. The trap door at the muzzle, which covers the center tube for the arm's ramrod, is missing; the spring-loaded catch is still in place and this would be a fairly simple construction for any talented 'smith. The arm is stocked in a nice grade of American black walnut with some very nice grain figure in the area of the butt. The stock remains in very fine condition and retains nearly all of its original varnish, along with minor dings and handling marks here and there, it shows some minor finish loss around the patchbox and there is a drying crack in the highly figured wood at left near butt. The hammers are mostly in-time, the right sitting just a bit further forward than the left at the half-cock position, but the locks function well mechanically. LL Hepburn was mechanically very gifted and a holder of many patents and did work for both Remington and Marlin in his day. Having a rifle constructed by him is a wonderful piece of firearms history, not to mention the scarcity of this configuration of New York State rifle, a wonderful piece of firearms curiosa. (3B9670-456) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)

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Auction Details

Auction No. 129 - Session 1250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 | 8:00 AM CDT

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Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.Manchester, NH(1064)
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We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. • All requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of the sale date. Therefore, it is important that absentee bidders pay for their items in a timely fashion. All requests for refunds received after 30 days of the sale date will not be considered. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our consignors interests. • Reserves: A very few lots will be offered with reserve. In cases where items are reserved, a bid of the low estimate will always exceed the reserve. 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A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% + 3% online bidding fee will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. • Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. • There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer. GUIDELINES FOR FIREARM PURCHASES • All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. 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