300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
Jan 6, 2017 - Jan 25, 2017
Antique California double barrel percussion shot gun, marked, "Villegia & Slotterbek, Makers, Laminated steel, San Francisco" on barrel. Locks marked, "Villegia & Slotterbek". The firm was listed in 1867 as Gun, Rifle and Pistol Maker doing business at 730 Washington Street, San Francisco. The locks are engraved with game birds and a dog. The frame, hammers, trigger guard and small parts also engraved in addition to a gold double star inlaid on each side of hammers. The stock is fancy engraved, checkered walnut with a high gloss finish. The ramrod is a select grain hardwood. 28 inch barrel. A gold shield with fancy intertwined initials set in stock behind hammers. This is an excellent California gun. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $69.99 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
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