#5071 • Frank Wesson 2-trigger Rifle-1st Type

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $1,500.00

Status: Sold

Frank Wesson, 2-trigger, 1st Type rifle in .44 cal with 24" octagonal barrel. Top of barrel stamped in 2 lines"FRANK WESSON WORCESTOR MASS. / PATENTED OCT 25, 1859 & NOV 11, 1862.". Rifle is serial numbered"1634". Rifle lacks front sight. Rifle presents nickeled guard and buttplate. Metal surface exhibits nice toning. Wood exhibits some small abrasions and digs. Firearm lacks screw at left side where action joins stock.