rifle was once the
property of Imanuel Beck, a noted Sugar Valley hunter, and has
probably killed much big game. A rare and historic piece, in the best
of condition. (These double rifles with revolving barrels are much
rarer than the rigid type.) This gun was not made by Golcher, as he
made and furnished to other makers more locks than he made rifles. It
was his custom to stamp his name on the barrels of his own guns.

38. WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE. 30-in. Barrel.

Model of 1873. .38-40 Cal. Good order.

39. U. S. ARMY MUSKET. L. 55"

1808 Model. This specimen has been fitted with a Civil War type rear
sight, evidently having been issued in 1862, when arms were scarce.
Initials "L. H." cut in stock, while brass plate is marked "J. E. S."
Sling-strap not original and jaw-screw is obviously home-made, with
square head. Several inches have been cut off of barrel. This gun is
not reliable as a source of data on U. S. military arms. A curious
mountaineer gun, in fine order.

40. "ZULU" SHOTGUN. L. 50-1/2"

Made from old French army rifle. These guns were sold in great
quantities to the poorer farmers in Pennsylvania. In the stock is a
small piece of wood which was blessed by the French priests and placed
in the stock at the arsenal. It was supposed to insure accuracy. A
curious outcropping of medieval superstition in modern times.

41. CIVIL WAR AUSTRIAN PURCHASE CARBINE. L. 30-1/2"

"During the first part of the Civil War the United States purchased a
great quantity of these arms, and before their worthlessness became
apparent a considerable number was issued. The calibre of most of them
was .75; the rifling was very deep; the recoil and trajectory were
abnormal, and accuracy of shooting was conspicuous by
absence."--Sawyer, "Our Rifles." Page 235.

42. MOORISH SNAPHAUNCE GUN. L. 62-1/2"

Captured from Riff tribesmen early in 1920. A fine specimen of its
type, inlaid with ivory and showing native repair-work. This is a
genuine snaphaunce, not to be confused with the Spanish or Moorish
Miguelet or outside-lock flintlock. Rare.

43. SHARP & HANKINS CIVIL WAR CARBINE. L. 39"

This is the Navy type, though the leather jacket is missing from the
barrel. Rare.

44. VOLCANIC CARBINE. L. 35"

The forerunner of the Henry and the Winchester. Finely polished walnut
stock and engraved brass receiver, the latter showing traces of
silver plating. Used hollow-bore bullets which contained powder and
cap. Good condition