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Auction archive: Lot number 1027

(A) J.M. WATSON OVER/UNDER PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1027

(A) J.M. WATSON OVER/UNDER PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Kentucky style over-under double rifle percussion gun made by J. M. Watson of Altoona, Pennsylvania circa 1880. Browned rifled over-under barrels with top barrel marked "J.M. Watson Altoona, Pa." with silver blade front sight and rear dovetail notched sight with dual hardwood ramrods mounted along each side of barrels. Case hardened back action percussion locks with light scroll engraving with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered stock with German silver hardware including a nicely engraved floral cap box. CONDITION: Metal has turned a nice plum patina with some light surface corrosion. Action has faded to a silvery patina. Walnut stock has traces of finish with sharp checkering. Shootable bores and good mechanics. DLM Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 32 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .40 Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer J.M. Watson Model Over-Under Percussion Paperwork Serial Number NSN

Auction archive: Lot number 1027
Auction:
Datum:
13 Jul 2015
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
Beschreibung:

Kentucky style over-under double rifle percussion gun made by J. M. Watson of Altoona, Pennsylvania circa 1880. Browned rifled over-under barrels with top barrel marked "J.M. Watson Altoona, Pa." with silver blade front sight and rear dovetail notched sight with dual hardwood ramrods mounted along each side of barrels. Case hardened back action percussion locks with light scroll engraving with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered stock with German silver hardware including a nicely engraved floral cap box. CONDITION: Metal has turned a nice plum patina with some light surface corrosion. Action has faded to a silvery patina. Walnut stock has traces of finish with sharp checkering. Shootable bores and good mechanics. DLM Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 32 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .40 Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer J.M. Watson Model Over-Under Percussion Paperwork Serial Number NSN

Auction archive: Lot number 1027
Auction:
Datum:
13 Jul 2015
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
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