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Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1542

Parkers Snow & Co. Model 1861 Miller Conversion

Estimate: $400 - $800

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
39 in. rifled round barrel, "409" stamped inside conversion, 1864 dated lock, no serial number found, breech marked "W. H & GW Miller/ Patent May 28, 1865/ Meridan Man'f'g. Co. / Meriden, Conn.", three "U" marked barrel bands, metal ramrod, smooth US buttplate; Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

possible repair at trigger guard and breech, crack in wood at trigger guard and at front of right lock plate, dark brown mottled patina to barrel and other metal, missing left side plate, interior of barrel appears to be clean, butt with owner markings, wood with scratches, dings and dents consistent with age and use
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