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US MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE BY H. DERRINGER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
US MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE BY H. DERRINGER

RECONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION. Cal. 60 (bored out). NSN. Bbl. 35 1/2", has "P"& "F" stamps at breech end & dovetailed through rear sight. Lock marked "US" "H. DERRINGER" "PHILLADa", has been reconverted using old original parts. Banded on stock has distinctive scroll grip & oval patch box on left side. Buttplate stamped "US". CONDITION: metal parts w/ dark brown patina except patchbox which has been cleaned to pewter. Stock refinished w/ all new wood from 3" behind rear band to muzzle cap. Lock will not hold at full cock. Rusted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19725/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-800.