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PRATT & CO, BUFFALO, NY MARKED FULLSTOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
PRATT & CO, BUFFALO, NY MARKED FULLSTOCK

PERCUSSION RIFLE.
Cal. about 52. NSN. Bbl. 43 1/2" round w/ octagon shank. Top flat is marked w/ builder's initials "LB". Dovetail attached German silver blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Side lug bolster. Engraved trade lock is marked "Pratt & Co. Buffalo". Double set triggers. Pin fastened full length walnut cheek piece stock has incise carved borders along toe line. Rectangular lid brass patchbox w/ engraved finial. Other brass fittings consist of crescent buttplate, toe plate, cheek piece plate, finger curled trigger guard sideplate escutchen, thimble & nose cap. Hardwood ramrod held by 2 faceted brass pipes. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 3.2 ozs. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ heavy pitting in breech & lock areas. Wood has added finish over dents & handling marks having chips around lock & tang areas w/ erosion above lock plate. Lock will function if triggers are set. Dark pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. (01-22783/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.