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Early SxS Perc. Frontier Shotgun, by Dimick

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Early SxS Perc. Frontier Shotgun, by Dimick
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Early Side-by-Side Percussion Frontier Shotgun, by Horace E. Dimick of St. Louis, MO, NVSN, 12 ga., 34'' game rib barrel with double gold bands at breech plug, sideplates marked ''H.E. Dimick'', iron hardware, pewter forend tip, brass-tipped hickory ramrod, with walnut halfstock and dolphin-carved hammers. By 1860 Dimick had 27 gunsmiths working for him building pistols, shotguns, and both target and hunting rifles. Condition is very good with general even patination to metal surfaces. Stock with light sanding. Good functioning action, lock crossbolt screw needs repair. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)