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L. L. Hepburn percussion rifle, shotgun combo.
Guns International #: 102218377 Seller's Inventory #: 173
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Shotguns - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: gbdeer
Company:
Member Since: 4/12/14
First Name: Mark
Last Name: Lautenschlager
State: New York
Zip: 13642
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 778-8302
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Number of Active Listings: 22
Total Number of Listings: 247
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS money order preferred, or check
Description:
SALE PENDING L. L. Hepburn percussion combination rifle, .36 cal. rifle,over a 12 ga. shotgun.
Made in Colton N. Y. probably around the 1860s.
Lewis Lobdell Hepburn ran his own gunshop in Colton, a small village in northern NY, from the late 1850s through the 1860s.
Interesting man, well worth the time to do an internet search.
Best known for his multi barreled percussion rifles Made in Colton, and the classic #3 Remington Hepburn rifles
manufactured at Remington's Illion factory while he was "foreman of the mechanical department" there in the 1870s.
Later worked for Marlin and was instrumental in the design of the model 1888, 1889, 1893 and subsequent Marlin lever guns.
Back to this particular Hepburn, as with most of his older guns the only markings are on the barrel: "L.L. Hepburn, Colton N.Y."
Found in Colorado, probably traveled west with a wealthy adventurer after the Civil War.
A few misshandling dings here and there but no barrel dents.
The right hammer looks like a period, Hepburn, replacement but without checkering on the spur..
One of the ramrods is also a newer replacement.
All else looks original, including the folding "lolly pop" tang sight.
Flash channels are clear and the bores are suprisingly well cared for, and shootable if you choose to.
Rare to find back in circulation, most are in museums or private collections.
$80.00 shipping in a hard case. Bank certified check or money order.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .36
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: L.L.Hepburn
Model: Combination
Barrel Length: 30
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Barrel Type: O,U, double
Action: percussion
Finish: original
Weight: 7 1/2#
Sights: original
Manufacture Date: 1860s
Item Location: Northern New York