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Lot #1246
Lot #1248

Lot 1247: Heinrich Genhart Revolving Turret Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Lot 1247: Heinrich Genhart Revolving Turret Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Heinrich Genhart Revolving Turret Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Turret Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1465
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 237
Class: Antique
Description:

This system was designed by Henry (Heinrich) Genhart of Liege who patented this design in the 1850s. Only a small number of handguns and long guns of this pattern were manufactured. His English patent from 1856 notes "There is a lever handle connected to the barrel, for pushing the barrel outward at each discharge, and for again inserting the breech end into another chamber in the revolving cartridge holder, which is caused to rotate upon its axis, so as to present another charge in a line with the bore in the barrel, after the method practised with ordinary revolvers." The vertically acting firing pin is also cocked by working the lever. The rifled barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight, dovetailed two-leaf rear sight, and "1125" on the left at the breech. The turret has the chambers numbered from 1 to 10 on top, Liege proofs on the side, and "1125" on the underside. The furniture is blued steel. The forend tip is dark horn. The stock has checkering at the breech and wrist.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 50% original blue on the barrel and trigger guard, removed barrel address with visible file marks, strong original case colors on the turret, dark brown patina on the balance, moderate oxidation on the buttplate, and general mild overall wear. The stock is good with distinct checkering, small chips, and general dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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