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Leopold Van Egmond, Egmondville, Ontario Side by Side Rifle
Estimate:
CA$2,000 - CA$2,500
Sold
CA$1,600
Live Auction
Firearms, Sporting & Canadiana
Category
Description
Canadian. Circa 1863-1898. 2-5 examples known to Don. Locks marked, "JOSEPH GOLCHER". Barrel rib marked, "L.O. VAN EGMOND" (indistinct). Side of barrel marked, "M. MATER’S PATENT CHIPPEWA C.W. / WARRANTED FINE TWIST". 28 5/8”, .48 calibre barrel. Using barrels from an over-and-under Michael Mator double rifle. Rifled barrel beside a heavy .58 calibre smooth barrel. The barrels show some staining and contact marks. The walnut stock with two cheek pieces shows some blemishes and the remnants of a dark varnish. Steel furniture. Locks function properly. Don and Joyce Blyth collection. CODE:FIREA