3155 GAINES VC LONG BARRELED PERCUSSION FOWLER.

SOLD
Sign In To View Winning Bidto
This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 12:06UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
Cal. 72 (12 Ga.). NSN. Rnd. 57" barrel. Blade front sight. Lock marked "GAINES / VC". Wedge fastened walnut stock with spear tip finial triggerguard & musket style buttplate. Hardwood ramrod; appears ill suited to fowler as the length is approx. 12" short. CONDITION: metal has dark patina mixed with oxidation throughout; heavier oxidation & pitting around bolster & lock. Sprays of white paint on forward portions of barrel & forearm. Worn stock finish with scattered large cracks, numerous marks & gouges along with one missing ramrod piece & pieces of wood missing. Dark pitted bore. Lock appears to function when cycled by hand. (01-26981/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-800.