"TW COFER PORTSMOUTH VA" MARKED SPORTING RIFLE.

Cal. 41. NSN. 47" overall, 31" full octagonal barrel patent marked "TW COFER" & "PORTSMOUTH VA" in same die font to that found on his rare Confederate revolvers, circa 1860. The back action trade lock is engraved "PARKER." Double set triggers, single screw side plate, single key attaching stock to barrel, ribbed support for 2 plain ramrod pipes. German silver mounted with small patch box with engraved American eagle. No proofs on barrel or lock internally. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of letter from Bill Gary. CONDITION: good to very good overall mottled iron patina, Stock refinished, inset repair below lock, Mechanics functional, set trigger won't set, cocks well, pushing rear trigger drops hammer. Dirty & rusted rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bill Gary collection; David Berenson estate collection 2011. (01-29672/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.