2540 SCARCE C.E. SNEIDER 1880 PATENT HANDMADE SIDELOCK

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 585. Sneider was working in Baltimore after 1865. He was an innovative gunmaker and patented many improvements. His 1880 patent covered this type of hammerless gun. It has 29-3/4" blued damascus barrels engraved "SNEIDERS PATENT BALTIMORE MD." on narrow game rib with short extension. Case hardened action features Sneider's unusual safety with knurled button on thumb piece which depresses a rod unlocking triggers. When in fire position, action can not be opened. Other innovations include coil springs for locks, and a transverse sliding bolt which acts as barrel stop putting less stress on hinge pin. Gun locks up with square crossbolt through rib extension and single under lug. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll within geometric borders "SNEIDER" is on each lockplate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of fiddle figured American walnut measures 14-1/2" over later ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Stock features drop points, well cut grip checkering, ebony oval at bottom of grip and a vacant silver shield on toeline. Matching splinter forend with small ebony tip has push button release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .732. R .732. Restriction: L .021 (mod). R .020 (mod). Wall thickness: L .018. R .020. STOCK: DAH: 3-7/16". DAC: 1-15/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: good; refinished. Barrels retain over 80% old re-blue with considerable hand wear evident at normal carry point. Action cleaned to pewter gray. Engraving still sharp. Stocks with new oil finish have some marks; new buttplate. Checkering does not appear to be re-cut. Bores are shiny with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (01-26975/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.