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HEAVY BARRELED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
HEAVY BARRELED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

BY P. GINTZ OF CLEVELAND, OH. Cal. 41. NSN. Heavy 32" oct. bbl., (1.2" across flats) is stamped "P. GINTZ." " CLEVELAND, OHIO" on top flat behind semi buckhorn rear sight. Percussion front spring lock marked "JOSH GOLCHER" & has stamped engraving. Stock of either oak or chestnut is brass mounted & has pewter cap. Trigger guard w/ finger spur on bow has scrolled grip. Deep crescent buttplate has 3 1/4" return. A lollipop type sight adj. for windage is at grip. CONDITION: bbl. is mostly dark brown patina. Lock has heat discoloration. Stock w/ some old finish has wrapped wire repair at grip. Brass nicely toned. Lock is operable. Bore is fair. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19782/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.