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Signed Percussion Rifle .32 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Signed Percussion Rifle .32 Cal NVSN
Percussion plains rifle with 42" octagonal barrel, with front brass blade, and fixed notch rear sights., double set triggers, period wood ramrod, Brass crescent buttplate, and triggerguard. Maker name hard to read, "STERRIEL" is clear, but only a portion of the name, followed by "Warranted" on the top flat of the barrel. Metal has turned a dark brown/gray patina with heavy pitting around the nipple, and lock plate. Hammer does not cock, lock plate, and triggerguard are loose. Wood is poor with a large crack on the upper left wrist, and 2" chip out of the upper right wrist. Diamond shaped brass inserts inletted on both side of the wrist, of which the left is missing. A wall hanger, or project gun. Would display nice over the mantle. NRA Condition-Poor/Damaged as Antique Firearm