1345 H. PEIPER HAMMER COMBINATION CAPE GUN.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 13:48UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal. 12 Ga. x 44-40. S# 37047. Bbls. 30" w/ rib having soldier & screw attached globe blade front sight & fixed V rear sight. Rib is marked "H. PIEPER PATENTED APRIL 23, 1881". Mod choke. Back action island locks marked "H. PIEPER". Left side opening lever. Dbl. triggers. Extractors. Walnut forearm & rnd. knob pistol grip stock w/ metal buttplate. CONDITION: Fair refinished blue w/ oxidation & prior pitting. Oxidation around front sight base. Forearm tip has puddy type repair; forearm sanded & refinished w/ good finish & remnants of old checkering. Stock has breaking epoxy repair at top right of wrist. Fair wood varnish w/ worn checkering. Pitted bores. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jack Verret Sr. (22-819/MD). CURIO. $200-400.