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VERY HEAVY UNIDENTIFIED PERCUSSION SWIVEL GUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,800.00 USD
VERY HEAVY UNIDENTIFIED PERCUSSION SWIVEL GUN.

This O/U swivel breech has a 48 cal. rifled bbl. over a 68 cal. smooth bbl. NSN. Bbls. 31 1/2" full oct. are unmarked. The percussion back action lock is also unmarked. The stock is nicely curled maple & the gun has a 4 piece brass patchbox w/ 1 heart shaped piercing. The gun is extremely heavy due to the weight of the bbls. CONDITION: solid & original. The patchbox door was repaired in period & its release needs work. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19629/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,800.