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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Remington 1863 Percussion Contract Rifle

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$1,169$950
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Remington 1863 Percussion Contract Rifle, c. 1863, walnut stock with cartouches on the left side, brass fittings, lock dated "1863" on the tail, with an eagle over "U.S.," and "REMINGTONS/ILION, N.Y.," barrel breech marked "1863, VP" over an eagle, and "STEEL," barrel lg. 33, overall lg. 49 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Stock has a few light dings and nicks, barrel retains 80% of the brown finish, and the lock functions properly.


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