RARE RIGHT ANGLE HANDLE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN.

SN none legible. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha 34-1/2″ overall with short handle shaft and metal tip with the Thomas patent number & Remington address with a mostly illegible SN. Handle is tapered right angle style with a checkered, domed trigger button. Handle is unscrewed for loading and installing a percussion cap. The handle is pulled to expose the nipple which also cocks the striker and raises the rear sight. This particular example does not have a front sight ring. Altogether there were about 500 of these percussion canes produced in two calibers with at least four different handle styles in the period 1858-1866. At that time production of percussion cane guns ceased and self contained cartridge cane guns were introduced. According to a renowned Remington authority the right angle handle is the most rare of the percussion series. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No discernible SN. Handle shaft has about a 2″ long hairline crack, possibly an old repair at the juncture of the handle and handle shaft by the silver band, otherwise handle and main shaft are very fine with a few minor nicks & scratches and shows a fine brown color. Metal tip is cleaned nearly bright with scattered fine pitting which has obscured the SN. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. 4-56385 JR205 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1161

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1161	$7,475.00	RARE RIGHT ANGLE HANDLE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN. SN none legible. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha 34-1/2″ overall with short handle shaft and metal tip with the Thomas patent number & Remington address with a mostly illegible SN. Handle is tapered right angle style with a checkered, domed trigger button. Handle is unscrewed for loading and installing a percussion cap. The handle is pulled to expose the nipple which also cocks the striker and raises the rear sight. This particular example does not have a front sight ring. Altogether there were about 500 of these percussion canes produced in two calibers with at least four different handle styles in the period 1858-1866. At that time production of percussion cane guns ceased and self contained cartridge cane guns were introduced. According to a renowned Remington authority the right angle handle is the most rare of the percussion series. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No discernible SN. Handle shaft has about a 2″ long hairline crack, possibly an old repair at the juncture of the handle and handle shaft by the silver band, otherwise handle and main shaft are very fine with a few minor nicks & scratches and shows a fine brown color. Metal tip is cleaned nearly bright with scattered fine pitting which has obscured the SN. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. 4-56385 JR205 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1161 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE RIGHT ANGLE HANDLE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN.