SCARCE & FINE PORTER TURRET RIFLE.
Cal. 45. S# 406. 44.5" overall, 26" oct bbl marked "ADDRESS / P.W. PORTER / NEW-YORK" and "P.W. PORTER'S / PATENT 1851". Unique offset sighting system. This is the second of three distinct models with the most unusual 9-shot revolving turret magazine. 2nd model distinguishing characteristics include straight mule ear side hammer, serpentine loading lever at breech. About 1,000 of these dangerous to shoot rifles were made where chain fires were not uncommon and it took a brave man to shoot one. This is also among the earliest lever action firearms. Originally manufactured, this rifle had a screw off dustcover which is missing on almost all examples, including this one. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Bbl retains much of its thinning brown original finish. Frame and turret have smooth mottled patina with strong traces of blue. Stock is sound retaining most of its original varnish with minor cosmetic scuffing, scratching and dents. This example is mechanically fine, cocking easily, and advancing turret. Multi-groove rifle bbl is bright and shiny. (01-29866/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,500-6,500.
[ translate ]Cal. 45. S# 406. 44.5" overall, 26" oct bbl marked "ADDRESS / P.W. PORTER / NEW-YORK" and "P.W. PORTER'S / PATENT 1851". Unique offset sighting system. This is the second of three distinct models with the most unusual 9-shot revolving turret magazine. 2nd model distinguishing characteristics include straight mule ear side hammer, serpentine loading lever at breech. About 1,000 of these dangerous to shoot rifles were made where chain fires were not uncommon and it took a brave man to shoot one. This is also among the earliest lever action firearms. Originally manufactured, this rifle had a screw off dustcover which is missing on almost all examples, including this one. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Bbl retains much of its thinning brown original finish. Frame and turret have smooth mottled patina with strong traces of blue. Stock is sound retaining most of its original varnish with minor cosmetic scuffing, scratching and dents. This example is mechanically fine, cocking easily, and advancing turret. Multi-groove rifle bbl is bright and shiny. (01-29866/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,500-6,500.
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