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LATE O/U RIFLE BY HENRY GABLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,600.00 USD
LATE O/U RIFLE BY HENRY GABLE.

Cal. 45 rifled over smooth. Bbls. 32" full oct. Top bbl. is signed "H. GABLE". The percussion back action lock is signed "HENRY PARKER WARRANTED". Rifle has dbl. set triggers & a 4 piece brass patchbox. Henry Gable worked in Snyder County where he made flintlock & percussion guns. He later relocated to Williamsport, PA by Combing County where this gun was made. CONDITION: appears original throughout w/ no modifications or repairs. The patchbox release needs adj. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19613/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,300-1,600.