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Roper Revolving Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Roper Revolving Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Roper Revolving Shotgun, #177, 12 ga., 28-1/4'' blue barrel, case hardened frame, walnut stock and forend, with steel buttplate. Mfg'd 1868-1876. Condition is very good to near fine. Barrel retains approx. 70% lightly toning blue. Good case colors in protected areas with the balance having gone silver. Stock with scuffs from handling and field use, and three hairline fissures at wrist beginning at rear frame screw. Tight good functioning action, with fine bore. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (Antique)