Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 1052
FRANK WESSON, USA A SCARCE .22 (L/R) SINGLE-SHOT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL 1870 SMALL-FRAME, serial no. 2044,

Product Details

* FRANK WESSON, USA
A SCARCE .22 (L/R) SINGLE-SHOT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL '1870 SMALL-FRAME', serial no. 2044,
produced between 1870-90, with octagonal 15in. barrel, tunnel fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight with auxiliary aperture, fluted breech marked 'FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS PATENTED MAY 31 1870, twist opening, manual ejector, plated frame (plating renewed), central hammer, spur trigger and smooth walnut grips, complete with its plated wire skeleton stock with matching number, overall length with stock attached 29 1/2in., approximate weight including stock 2 7/8lbs.

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Estimate £300-500

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.


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Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.