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Massive English 8 Bore Richard Redman Single Shot Elephant Gun Muzzleloading Dangerous Game Safari Rifle
Guns International #: 100918882 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Single Shot Rifles - Bore or Gauge - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 217
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced dealers of fine antique arms, with over 30 years of collecting. We also specialize in a vast array of collectibles, including western memorabilia, antique cars & automobilia, Revolutionary & Civil War relics, early Bowie & folding knives, and period nautical artifacts. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ #KS015 Very Rare Massive Richard Redman, London, 8 Bore "Elephant Gun" Percussion Dangerous Game Rifle, 8 Bore (.835" cal), mfg. ca. 1870's. This is a true Victorian elephant gun that likely saw use in South Africa. It is particularly scarce to find these big guns rifled, as this example is, as most Ivory hunters preferred smooth bores due to their decreased kick and quicker reloading abilities. The barrel measures 26 1/2" long and nearly 1 1/2" wide at the breech. A large brass bead serves as a front sight while the rear is a 13/16" wide fixed leaf. The barrel is secured with two large iron wedges. The lock features simple boarder engraving and is inscribed "REDMAN / LONDON". The blued barrel has thinned to a dark gray patina with traces of original finish in protected areas while the case colored lock has faded to silver with mottled traces of color remaining. The stock features a checkered wrist with large carved cheekpiece and full length forearm. The wood is in outstanding condition retaining it's original untouched finish and showing absolutely no cracks, chips, or repairs whatsoever. Original brass buttplate, triggerguard, lock screw escutcheon, ramrod pipes, and large nosecap have turned a mellow patina. Original iron ramrod. The action is crisp and functions flawlessly. The nipple is a perfect original. The bore is very good showing deep, sharp rifling front to back with scattered blackpowder frosting. I think some improvement could be made with a good cleaning. Gun weighs 11 lbs 3 oz. This is a remarkably sound and original example of a very rare big bore dangerous game rifle. No FFL required on pre-1899 firearms or contemporary muzzleloaders. No sales of modern firearms or antique arms that may potentially fire modern ammunition to the state of California, Washington D. C. or any of the five counties of New York City. Any handgun, including antiques, that are shipped to the state of New Jersey must be shipped to an FFL holder. No sales of Ivory to the states of New York, New Jersey or California. No sales of Bear parts to the states of Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. No international sales of Ivory or animal parts whatsoever. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). Non-firing items may be purchased through PayPal. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. We primarily ship USPS unless restrictions deem UPS necessary. FFL is required on all firearms manufactured after 1898 (mfg. 1899-present). C&R is acceptable for any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago from the current date. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antiques only. Any firearms occasionally sold through Gun from our personal collection that do require an FFL or C&R are shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. International orders are allowed for antique muzzleloaders and arms that fire obsolete ammunition only, no modern firearms or antique firearms that can potentially fire modern ammunition will be shipped outside of the United States. All prices are in American U.S. dollars. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Richard Redman
Model: Single Shot Elephant Gun
Serial Number: NSN
Caliber Info: 8 Bore
Bore: Rifled
Barrels: 26 1/2
Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: 1870