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Lot #3598
Lot #3600

Lot 3599: Thomas Turner Hammerless Express Double Rifle

Engraved Thomas Turner Hammerless Express Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3599: Thomas Turner Hammerless Express Double Rifle

Engraved Thomas Turner Hammerless Express Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Thomas Turner Hammerless Express Double Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Turner Thomas
Model: SxS
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450/400 3 1/4"
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1779
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 212
Class: Antique
Description:

The profusely scroll engraved action is marked ""THOMAS TURNER" inside a banner on both sides of the receiver. The top of the fences are matted. The action has double triggers and an automatic tang safety. Equipped with a ramp blade front sight and a three leaf rear sight (two folding, one fixed) on a matte quarter rib. The barrels are marked "THOMAS TURNER/FISHER STREET BIRMINGHAM" and "450/400/3 1/4 INCH CASE/60 GRAINS CORDITE 400 GRAIN NICKEL BULLET." The barrel flats are marked with "CORDITE 60 GR BALL 400 GR MAX", "400 EX.", and British proofs. The forearm and barrels are numbered to the gun. Sling eyelets are mounted on the underside of the barrels and buttstock. Mounted with a nicely figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a solid recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. The leather bound takedown case with brass corner protectors is lined in green felt and has a Thomas Turner of Fisher Street, Birmingham paper label on the inside of the lid. In "Heer der Neue Stockel," a Thomas Turner is listed in Birmingham from 1805 to 1890.

Rating Definition:

Very good as period refinished overall. The rifle retain 98% of the rust blue finish showing limited handling marks and sporadic pitting under the finish. The receiver has a smooth gray patina. The refinished wood is very good with limited minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is good showing handling/storage marks/wear and a stained label.



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