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AN EXCEPTIONAL JOSEPH LONG O/U SWIVEL RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
AN EXCEPTIONAL JOSEPH LONG O/U SWIVEL RIFLE.

Cal. 45 rifled w/ full oct. 34 3/4" long bbls. NSN. One bbl. is signed "J. LONG", the other is initialed "J.L." The percussion lock & sideplate are engraved & the bbls. are separated by full wood paneling, each panel having a 4" brass saddle plate. There are 7 silver inlays in the forend. Rifle has nice curly maple wood & the butt has a 6 1/4" brass comb inlay w/ 4 piercings. There are 8 silver inlays on the incise carved buttstock & a silver eagle on the cheekpiece. The rifle has an elaborate 4 piece patchbox w/ 6 piercings. Rifle has dbl. set triggers. CONDITION: all original throughout. There is a professional 4 1/12" wood repair between lock & bbl. tang. The patchbox release & bbl. release mechanisms need cleaning & oiling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19592/RG). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.