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1885 Jacob Harder Lock Haven PA Over/Under Combination Rifle Shotgun RARE
Guns International #: 101345144 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Drilling & Combination Guns
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:
*SALE PENDING* Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We also specialize in antique cars & petroliana, Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts, 19th century nautical & western memorabilia, early Bowie and folding knives, American folk art, and colonial era furnishings. 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~ Very Rare Early Production M1885 Jacob Harder, Lock Haven Pennsylvania, Over/Under Breechloading Double Barrel Rifle/Shotgun "Combination Gun", .44-40 WCF x 12 GA, mfg. 1885-1888. Jacob Harder was a prolific rifle maker throughout the percussion era from about 1840 until his retirement in 1888. During this time he manufactured many over/under and multi-barrel rifles however this 1885 patent model was his last and only breechloader design. It is not documented how many were made but I would guess fewer than 100. I have only seen a couple others, all of which were marked with serial numbers, caliber designations, and a updated barrel address accompanied by the June 9th 1885 patent date. This example is marked on the top barrel flat with the early "J. HARDER / LOCK HAVEN PA" stamp used on his percussion rifles with no other markings which would lead me to believe this is a very early production gun, possibly even a prototype. The octagon barrels measure 30" long and the rifle weighs a hefty 11 lbs 5 oz. The top barrel is rifled and chambered for the popular .44-40 Winchester centerfire cartridge while the bottom fires a 12 Gauge shotshell. Original front side base (blade missing) and fixed semi-buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel and tang are nicely engraved and the metal has a worn, untouched dark plum/gray patina. The stock is nicely figured and features a checkered wrist. It retains a very attractive dark untouched finish throughout. Aside from a small old chip at the toe of the buttstock which carried away the tip of the toeplate with it the wood remains solid with no further damage or repairs. Brass buttplate, toeplate, and triggerguard have all turned a dark mellow color with age. The triggerguard is bent slightly out of shape. Matching original hammers with original manual extractor (extractor handle is loose, screw may be stripped). Both actions are very strong and crisp however the left hammer just barely will not hold cock (should be an easy fix). Original rebounding firing pins function properly. The barrels open and lock up securely against the frame with no play whatsoever. The top barrel shows very strong and sharp rifling front to back with moderately scattered fine blackpowder frosting and the lower barrel shows moderate frosting with some fine pinprick surface pitting forming. A very rare and unique breechloading arm and a must-have for any American rifle collector. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City or residents thereof. Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Absolutely no sales of items containing antique ivory to New York, New Jersey, or California. No sales of bear parts to Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. Absolutely no international sales of knives or animal parts including items which contain antique ivory. 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). 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. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. 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. 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: Jacob Harder
Model: Combination Rifle/Shotgun
Caliber Info: .44-40 WCF
Barrels: 30
Gauge Info: 12
Manufacture Date: 1885-1888