R.R. Moore Percussion Over/Under 44 Caliber/28Gauge Rifle Pictured in Swinney Book
Made by Rensselaer (Rance) R. Moore circa 1866 in Cortland, New York. Gun is pictured on Page 1165 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York States Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 28-1/2" octagon 44 caliber rifled barrel turned for bullet starter over a 28 Gauge smoothbore shotgun barrel. Barrel is marked "R.R. Moore Cortland, NY/No. 1199" with hooded front sight, Moore made bullet starter and Moore made standing lollipop tang sight. Unmarked back action percussion locks with single set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and German silver furniture. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 44/28ga. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall metal has turned to a silvery plum patina. Wood has been cleaned with usage marks and dings. Good bright bores with tight lockup.
Made by Rensselaer (Rance) R. Moore circa 1866 in Cortland, New York. Gun is pictured on Page 1165 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York States Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 28-1/2" octagon 44 caliber rifled barrel turned for bullet starter over a 28 Gauge smoothbore shotgun barrel. Barrel is marked "R.R. Moore Cortland, NY/No. 1199" with hooded front sight, Moore made bullet starter and Moore made standing lollipop tang sight. Unmarked back action percussion locks with single set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and German silver furniture. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 44/28ga. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall metal has turned to a silvery plum patina. Wood has been cleaned with usage marks and dings. Good bright bores with tight lockup.
