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PENNSYLVANIA STYLE HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

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

WITH LOCK BY J DANA & CO. Cal. 38. NSN. Bbl. 27 1/2" oct. w/ standing single leaf V notch rear sight & brass blade front has oval brass poincon at breech end which is unmarked. Percussion lock marked "J. DANA & CO" " WARRANTED" & has some engraving & fitted w/ tall serpentine hammer w/ gargoyle head. Stock of curly maple has brass cap & is mounted w/ a mixture of brass & German silver elements. Trigger guard has spur grip. Cast buttplate has return that ends at trigger guard tail. There are 2 patch & implement boxes w/ hinged covers that have fancy surrounds w/ pineapple finials. The button latch to cap box on left side is under lip of cheekpiece & the release for the right side patch box is on buttplate return. German silver decoration consists of a number of tacked on pieces resembling stylized pineapple leaves. CONDITION: bbl. dark brown patina. Lock has some cleaning w/ silvery highlights. Stock has old refinish w/ details worn. Brass is well toned. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Hammer possibly an old replacement. 1 Bbl. mounting bolt is missing. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19697/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.