Lot 319: N. Kendall Five-Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Rare N. Kendall Five-Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 16, 2024
Lot 319: N. Kendall Five-Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Rare N. Kendall Five-Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 16, 2024
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
Rare N. Kendall Five-Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Manufacturer: Kendall Nicanor
Model: Harmonica
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 20 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1806
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:
Reportedly, less than 100 of these rifles were manufactured by Nicanor Kendall of Windsor, Vermont. The top barrel flat is marked "N. KENDALL/WINDSOR VT./PATENT" and the serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel and top of the buttplate tang. The rifle has an underhammer action with a 5-round iron breech block. The chamber is manually operated by first cocking the hammer and then depressing a lever on top of the frame. There is a plug screw on the buttplate that exposes a trap containing five spare percussion nipples and a mainspring. Absent ramrod.
Rating Definition:
Good, with natural age darkened patina, scattered light to mild pitting, and visible barrel markings. Mechanically fine.
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