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Lot 3313:Brass Frame Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single Shot Sporting Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3313:Brass Frame Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single Shot Sporting Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,500

Scarce Documented Brass Frame Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Little is known about these brass frame Wesson rifles manufactured in the 1860s. Per the consignor, this rifle is the only known 2nd model with a left hand ejector and it is pictured on page 35 of "Frank Wesson: Gunmaker" by Woods, Littlefield, and Rowe. It has a brass blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the address and patent markings stamped over J. Cutler Fuller "Shangae" markings on top of the breech section, the toggle link on the right, ejector on the left, matching serial numbers the barrel, frame, and trigger guard; "R33" tag stuck on the lower tang, and smooth stock with crescent brass buttplate. Provenance: Richard Littlefield; The Milan J. Turk Collection

ConditionGood with brown patina on the iron, dark aged patina on the brass, and mild overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has some gaps and repairs around the tangs and a few marks and scratches. Aside from the ejector, mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerFrank Wesson

ModelTwo Trigger

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 RF

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue/nickel

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL