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THBU.S. Model 1863 Rifle Fowler Conversion
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveAug 9, 2018
Cowan's Summer Firearms and Accoutrements Auction features quality items covering a wide range of collector interests. Including an eclectic selection of historic militaria, including knives, swords, long guns, and a variety of uniform accessories. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
.64 caliber, 40" smooth barrel, no S/N. Bright finish with oval clamping barrel bands. Blade front sight with replacement rear leaf sights. Left side barrel near breech marked with VP and eagle proofs, lockplate marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with 1863 date. Lock has some replacement parts, with plate and sear marked "P," with tumbler showing German proofs and "33" numerals. Hammer is marked "3" on reverse. Sideplate marked with weak cartouche. Stock also appears to have remnants of retaining springs for barrel bands. Likely a piece sold by Frank Bannerman, a popular military surplus dealer of the late 19th century.
Provenance: From the Collection of Roger HamiltonFair. Barrel has an overall gunmetal and plumb with some darkening and pitting near breech. Some additional marring of lockplate and hammer. Some replacement parts. Cartouche is weak. Stock has some marks and dents from age and use. Some old blemishes and marring of stock. Bore is fair; some old pitting and scratches.Condition
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