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Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
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Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery
Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery

Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery

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This item is in Manchester, NH

Overview of Lovely Diminutive New York Mule Ear Percussion Boys Rifle by Medbery

Item Details

Low Estimate1800
High Estimate2200
32 cal., 22'' round barrel with Rigby flats and a bright excellent bore. This is an exceptionally lovely and very simple boys or ladies rifle and appears to have seen very little, very careful use over the years. The barrel retains perhaps 93% original browning, the loss is due to some even fading and light wear from the years. It shows a simple diminutive silver blade front sight with a shallow v-notch rear, showing strong trace pale fire blue, with ''J Medbery/Rochester'' on the top flat rib. The tang shows some excellent quality etched foliate ''engraving'' and is a dull pewter gray patina. Lockplate shows the very lightest engraving with a beveled edge showing a diminutive border, the ear of the hammer showing open wide scroll with some geometric decoration. The hammer shows some strong remnant fire blue with some colors on the lock, especially where the hammer covers that portion of the plate. There is a simple pewter nosecap and a very lightly engraved tailpipe with the wide bow triggerguard having a pineapple finial front extension, which is engraved with some wide open scroll on the bow of the guard and the rearward grip flourish. There is a thin diminutive steel buttplate with very light engraving on the tang, it gives a length of pull to the brass trigger of 13''. The American walnut buttstock rates excellent with much original varnish, crisp wraparound checkering patterns with mullered borders, showing only light handling marks or scratches from the years. There is a clipped-corner rectangular monogram plate atop the wrist which is un-engraved and a very nice little silver star-shaped inlay on the left side of stock where the cheek would sit. The arm seems to function well mechanically and the ramrod is a later antique replacement without ferrules. There is a tiny amount of pitting in the cap splash area around the nipple, but overall the rifle appears to have seen very little use and was very well cared-for. Joseph Medbery was granted a patent for a mule ear lock in 1826 and was active in Rochester circa 1826-1840, when he sold out to William Billinghurst circa 1841, his other business ventures taking precedence over his gun shop, he would become fairly wealthy and influential in the Rochester area. This very rifle is pictured on pages 1116-7 of The New York State Firearms Trade book series, volume 3 © Rowe. The overall length of this lovely little New York State rifle is 36 3/8'' tipping the scales at just a tad over 3 1/2 pounds. (39670-455) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1800/2200)

Payment

• Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express as payment for items purchased. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. • There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% + 3% online bidding fee added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% + 3% online bidding fee will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. • Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. • There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer.
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Auction Details

Auction No. 128 - Session 1250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Nov 21, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST

Terms Of Sale

FIREARMS WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, it is imperative that, before you use any firearm purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use. GENERAL STATEMENTS • All bidders who attend the sale must register and obtain a bidders card in order to participate in the auction. Absentee/Telephone bidders must register by filling out and signing an absentee bid sheet. • The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall become the owner upon the fall of the hammer. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the case of a dispute among bidders. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. • All requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of the sale date. Therefore, it is important that absentee bidders pay for their items in a timely fashion. All requests for refunds received after 30 days of the sale date will not be considered. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our consignors interests. • Reserves: A very few lots will be offered with reserve. In cases where items are reserved, a bid of the low estimate will always exceed the reserve. Reserves will be bid by the auctioneer as an opening bid so any bid taken from the floor or the phone is a live bid above the reserve amount. • Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder's full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale and firearms warning (printed and online). PAYMENT POLICY • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express as payment for items purchased. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. • There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% + 3% online bidding fee added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% + 3% online bidding fee will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. • Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. • There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer. GUIDELINES FOR FIREARM PURCHASES • All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. Most non-residents may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check; modern handguns will need to be shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer's home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws as Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any parties purchasing items which may not be possessed in, or shipped, to their state of residence. CLASS III • Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. is a licensed Class III S.O.T. and now handles transfers of Machineguns, Suppressors, A.O.W.'s and shotguns in-house. We are pleased to answer any questions you may have regarding brining your Class III items to market. 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