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Documented Wells Fargo & Co. Express Ithaca Double Barrel Bank/Railway Guard Shotgun Real SxS Coach Gun *RARE*
Guns International #: 102128330 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Ithaca Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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: 3
Total Number of Listings: 253
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 50 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:
From my long time personal collection of law enforcement shotguns comes this exceptionally rare authentic coach/guard gun made by the Ithaca Gun Company for Wells Fargo & Co. Express in June 1909. Wells Fargo marked coach guns are probably the single most faked arms of the Wild West era however 750 special order doubles manufactured by Ithaca for the firm between 1909-1917 are the only which can truly be proven genuine. This early example was ordered with 26" cylinder bore barrels in 12 Gauge and is built on a massive extra heavy frame. The barrels measures nearly 2 3/4" across at the breech and 3/8" thick! Even with relatively short barrels the gun weighs a formidable 10 lbs 2 oz. The left side of the frame is marked "ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA N.Y." with "W. F. & CO. EX. A. 199" factory inscribed on the right. A pointing dog is stamped above on both sides. The barrels retain 75% original bluing turned plum at the muzzles with distinct rack wear about mid-way on both sides. The frame has turned a rich chocolate patina thinning to gray along the edges. The stock shows heavy wear with a great untouched look and numerous old surface mars throughout. The butt is painted red undoubtedly by Wells Fargo for some specific identification purpose. There is a tight old 1" crack in the wood behind the frame on either side with a thin worn chip along the forward left edge of the forearm. Checkered steel buttplate with matching original hammers. The front sight bead is missing and the head of the right hammer screw is broken. Both actions are perfectly crisp and function flawlessly. Both original rebounding firing pins are present and freely moving however the striking tip of the right pin is broken. The barrels securely open and snap shut like a vault with no play whatsoever. Bright smooth bores with fine surface scratching throughout and some very subtle tiny dings scattered at the muzzles. Matching serial number "186662" stamped on the frame, barrels, and twice on the forearm with "X 12" marked on the water table. A copy of a 1972 letter from the Ithaca Gun Company is included which outlines the original Wells Fargo orders and confirms this gun as one of twenty delivered in June 1909 with Wells Fargo identification number "A199". A very rare opportunity to own a real deal Wells Fargo shotgun. *FREE SHIPPING* Will ship from licensed FFL dealer to your FFL or C&R holder. No sales to California, NYC, or Washington DC. Payment by check or money order only (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear). Three day inspection policy, buyer pays return costs and must be in the same condition as received, no firing or disassembly.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company
Model: Wells Fargo Guard
Serial Number: 186662
Barrel Length: 26
Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz
Manufacture Date: June 1909
Chokes: CYL
Extras: Letter