Antique Percussion Long Rifle
Antique small-bore percussion long rifle with a 36" .25 caliber, 7-groove octagon barrel, walnut stocks and brass furniture. The lockplate is unmarked.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Pennsylvania, United States
SIZE: Barrel Length - 36", .25 Caliber
$450.00
Antique Percussion Long Rifle—
$450.00
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Antique Percussion Long Rifle
Antique small-bore percussion long rifle with a 36" .25 caliber, 7-groove octagon barrel, walnut stocks and brass furniture. The lockplate is unmarked.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Pennsylvania, United States
SIZE: Barrel Length - 36", .25 Caliber
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Antique small-bore percussion long rifle with a 36" .25 caliber, 7-groove octagon barrel, walnut stocks and brass furniture. The lockplate is unmarked.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
The condition is good overall. The stocks have minor dings/nicks. There are no visible cracks or breaks. The stocks may have been lightly sanded and refinished during period of use. The barrel has aquired a brown patina. The bore has visible lands and grooves with little if any pitting or rust. The lock shows signs of old pitting. The rifle functions when using the set trigger, otherwise the hammer will not hold. This may just need adjustment or it is an indication of internal wear. All brass hardware is in good shape. The front and rear sights appear to be replacements.
Manufactured circa 1850-1870.
or obscured by heavy patina. It does not sit flush with the stock indicating a possible later replacement.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Pennsylvania, United States
SIZE: Barrel Length - 36", .25 Caliber
