Sale 1987
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$1,000 – $1,500
.54 caliber. 33.25" pinned octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length hardwood stock with raised cheek rest. Single screw percussion lock marked "LEMAN/LANCASTER". Heavy barrel measures 1" across the flats at the muzzle, has a drum bolster and is marked "H.E. LEMAN LANCASTER PA" and "WARRANTED" on the top. Lancaster-style plain four-piece brass patchbox with release in toe plate, plain finger-extension brass triggerguard, plain brass buttplate, nose cap and thimble and entry pipe with a wood ramrod. Fixed notch rear sight, modified dovetailed front sight blade.
The Collection of Larry Ness
Good to very good. Barrel with a nicely oxidized plum patina with clear markings. Lock functional, bore good with strong rifling and scattered oxidation. Wood with scattered bumps, dings, mars and typical wear.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria