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A & D MARKED HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
A & D MARKED HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/2" heavy octagon. Top flat is engraved "A.D.". Dovetail mounted brass blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. Joseph Golcher marked engraved trade lock. Double set triggers. Pin fastened half length cheek piece maple stock w/ pierced pewter forearm cap. Brass crescent buttplate, toe plate, sideplate escutcheon & thimble. Iron finger curl trigger guard. Hardwood ramrod is held on iron under rib by 2 plain replacement pipes. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 9.2 ozs. CONDITION: metal has dark appearance w/ heavy pitting at muzzle & breech ends. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ cracks, chips & erosion around lock. Lock will not hold in cocked position. Dark pitted bore has intact rifling. (01-22799/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.