Lot 383: Two Single Shot Long Guns

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

LOP:14 1/4". Consignor states the rifle was engraved by Ben A. Shelor of the Richmond, Virginia area. He was best known for his custom knives but began engraving firearms in the 1990s using open scroll and Nimschke styles, until ultimately developing his own style. He often incorporated birds, reptiles, animals, and fantasy (influenced by the works of Frank Frazetta) into his designs. In magazine and newspaper articles he was noted as "an artist and craftsman who put his heart and mind into his creations".

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Dated "CB". Tang mounted sight absent.