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FIE Reproduction Perc. Plains Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
FIE Reproduction Perc. Plains Rifle
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Reproduction Heavy Barrel Large Bore Percussion Plains or Sporting Rifle, by FIE, Italy, #392, .45 cal., blued 35'' heavy octagonal barrel with brass blade front and notched rear sights, marked with maker's name and address on left angled flat, ser. no., caliber and ''Black Powder Only'' on right angled flat; case hardened beveled and engraved lockplate and hammer; brass furniture includes sideplate opposite the lock, scrolled finger-rest trigger guard, engraved patchbox, crescent buttplate, terminal at mid-stock ''step,'' nosecap, and two ferrules retaining the brass-tipped hickory ramrod; varnished walnut fullstock has raised aprons on either side of lock. Condition is very good. Barrel retains approx. 90% blue, lock and hammer showing good case colors, brass lightly toned. Stock is sound, the gun overall showing light rust at nipple-hammer area and muzzle, and marks from use and handling. Action is crisp; bore is clean showing frosting and sharp rifling. Est.: $200-$350. (No FFL Required)