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Antique American Halfstock Perc. Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique American Halfstock Perc. Sporting Rifle
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Antique American Halfstock Percussion Sporting Rifle, NVSN, .44 cal., 42'' octagonal barrel is mounted with a low German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn type rear sight; flush-mounted serpentine iron lockplate; double set triggers; steel furniture including triggerguard with fancy scrolled finger rest, crescent buttplate with long lower tang, two under-barrel ramrod ferrules, nosecap, single barrel wedge and escutcheon; varnished walnut stock; plain hardwood ramrod. Unmarked overall. Mfg'd 1850s-60s. Condition is very good, the steel parts showing a smooth lightly-patinated ''in the bright'' finish. Stock is smooth and sound showing grain cracks at both sides of butt (but secure), and nice grain and color. Action is strong and triggers function as designed; bore appears clean with defined rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)