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Thomas Nichol, Chatham, Ontario Breech Loading Experimental Rifle
Estimate:
CA$3,000 - CA$5,000
Sold
CA$2,750
Live Auction
Firearms, Sporting & Canadiana
Category
Description
Canadian. Circa 1857-1897. Serial #2. See Gooding pg. 116, 141 & 277. Marked on barrel, "T. NICHOL CHATHAM ONT/PATENTED MARCH 7,1867 NO2". 30 7/8", .44 henry calibre barrel. Barrel shows light wear and minimal marks. Walnut stock shows a few contact marks. Pushing the ring ahead allows the lever to lower which pushes the barrel ahead to expose the breech and extract the fired cartridge. Action functions properly. Don and Joyce Blyth collection.