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Fine Maple Stocked New England Percussion Underhammer Rifle
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Auction by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.(1064)
This item is in Manchester, NH
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Item Details
High Estimate2500
Low Estimate1500
.35 caliber, 20 1/2" octagon barrel turned at muzzle for starter. This rifle features engraved German silver mounts and is of very nice quality but oddly bears no makers mark. It could be a Vermont gun by Kendall as easily as it could be a New Hampshire gun by Hilliard. The tang is marked "SMITH'S / IMPROVED / PATENT / STUD / LOCK" and shows endearing folky game scene engraving depicting deer with dog in chase along with a simple portrait of a buck. The hammer is engraved on its sides and the nipple rests within a brass "bolster" which is smartly applied to prevent oxidation and erosion in the iron barrel from the corrosive percussion caps. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers which work intermittently. The barrel retains a pleasing mix of original blue and an even brown patina and remains smooth and free of pitting. The stock is of curly maple and shows lovely figure with beautifully formed cheekrest with nice fluted border. The cheekrest itself has a wonderful subtle concave surface which gives a very nice surface on which to rest your cheek. The stock has a wonderful surface with lots of original finish and lovely color, it may have been lightly cleaned somewhere along the way. The furniture is of German silver and includes the triggerguard which forms a pistolgrip and shows simple lose scroll engraving. There is an oval monogram plate at center of cheekrest which remains plain while the round patchbox on opposite surface shows folky floral engraving. The buttplate shows more endearing engraving as does the toeplate which is quite fancy. The sideplate is a stylized "S" shape and is also engraved. The rifle comes with a period hickory ramrod and is sighted with a dovetail mounted fine stud front, there is provision for rear barrel sight and a classic lollipop tang sight is present. One of the nicest New England underhammer rifles we have offered. (1C9670-41) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1500/2500)
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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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• There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% + 3% online bidding fee added to all purchases. 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.
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