Rare British contract "Greene" rifle, single shot, 54 caliber. Round barrel, rifled, tilting on the side, 45,5 cm, stamped. Lock marked "Mass Arms Co Chicoppee Falls USA 1856" and stamped "VR" under crown. Double trigger, one of which releases the barrel. Breechblock with "Greene" patent. Iron fittings. Walnut stock with patch box. Blued finish with patina. N° 1897. B.E. Manufactured from 1855 to 1857 at 2000 pieces.
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Lot no. 147

Rare British contract "Greene" rifle, single shot, 54 caliber. Round barrel, rifled, tilting on the side, 45,5 cm, stamped. Lock marked "Mass Arms Co Chicoppee Falls USA 1856" and stamped "VR" under crown. Double trigger, one of which releases the barrel. Breechblock with "Greene" patent. Iron fittings. Walnut stock with patch box. Blued finish with patina. N° 1897. B.E. Manufactured from 1855 to 1857 at 2000 pieces.

Estimate
€1,500 - €1,800
Result
€2,816
Buyer's premium
0%
Rare British contract "Greene" rifle, single shot, 54 caliber. Round barrel, rifled, tilting on the side, 45,5 cm, stamped. Lock marked "Mass Arms Co Chicoppee Falls USA 1856" and stamped "VR" under crown. Double trigger, one of which releases the barrel. Breechblock with "Greene" patent. Iron fittings. Walnut stock with patch box. Blued finish with patina. N° 1897. B.E. Manufactured from 1855 to 1857 at 2000 pieces.
Sale
SYSTEM GUNS AND U.S. GUNS - L. Family Collection
Tuesday 6 July 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 11 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris