Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1068
Brown Mfg. Sporting Rifle
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
falling block action rifle, 28-1/2 in. round barrel, marked at side "Brown Mfg. Co. Newburyport, Mass./Ballard's Patent/Nov. 5, 1861" and on left side of hammer spur "patented Jan. 5, 1864", walnut stock decorated with ivory inlay and brass lion badge on opposing sides, serial number 21451, overall 46 in. length
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
good overall, rub to surface, micro porosity, toning, stock with some movement, tacking and decoration added later
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