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The Antique Arms Collection of a Californian Gentleman

Friday 14 February 2025 • Sarzana

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Remington revolving percussion rifle, 1866 - 1879

Estimate

€ 1.500 - 2.500

Sold

€ 2.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 104.5 cm.
Round, two-stage, rifled, smoothbore, 44 cal barrel (bore with pitting, only a few remains of rifling are visible), octagonal at the first part with Remington address, 1858 patent and ‘NEW MODEL’ markings; adjustable and foldaway rear sight, the second part round and with foresight. Smooth, six-shot cylinder barrel (slightly loose). Browned cartridge rammer (replaced?). Brass trigger guard with silver-plated remains, mark of the calibre and serial number ‘243’. Wooden butt with knurled base and typical brass butt plate. Very rare. This lot is imported from a non-EU country and incurs additional taxes beyond the auction house commission and the V.A.T. Consequently, the total Buyer’s Premium, inclusive of all taxes, amounts to 35%.