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O/U SWIVEL RIFLE BY JOHN SCHULER LIVERPOOL, PA.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
O/U SWIVEL RIFLE BY JOHN SCHULER LIVERPOOL, PA.

This rifle has 2 o/u 45 cal. full oct. rifled 35 1/2" bbls., each bbl. is marked "JOHN SCHULER LIVERPOOL, PA". NSN. The back action lock is marked "TRYON PHILA." The curly maple stock has a 4 piece nicely engraved brass patchbox & the sideplate & silver cheekpiece inlay are also engraved. Schuler worked as a gunsmith from 1817-1828. CONDITION: in original condition throughout except for a break in the stock between the trigger guard & the lock on the right hand side repaired w/ a wood screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19609/RG). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.