Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 442
MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. A SCARCE DETACHED PERCUSSION LOCK FROM A 'GREENE'S PATENT CARBINE, BRITISH TYPE',
Product Details
MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO.
A SCARCE DETACHED PERCUSSION LOCK FROM A 'GREENE'S PATENT CARBINE, BRITISH TYPE',
dated for 1856, the back-action lockplate marked with a 'VR' crown cypher and signed 'MASS ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856', the front of lock equipped with a Maynard's tape priming system, the hinged trap-door signed 'MAYNARD'S PATENT SEPT 22 1845', moulded hammer, some mild external pitting, the interior with much original finish
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Estimate £100-200