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AMERICAN PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
AMERICAN PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 35 3/4" oct. measuring 1 1/4" across flats. Blade front sight w/ V notch rear sight missing elevator. Patent style breech w/ musket nipple. Back action lock w/ marked "MARTIN & SMITH / PHILADELPHIA". Dbl. set triggers. Straight grip key fastened walnut stock w/ pewter tip & iron fittings including finger curl trigger guard, crescent buttplate & toeplate. Artificially striped hardwood ramrod held on under rib by 2 plain iron pipes. Weight: 12 lbs, 13.8 oz. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered light pitting. Refinished stock is heavily weathered w/ cracks, chips & handling marks including a repaired crack in forearm. Lock & triggers are not functioning. Bore retains largely intact rifling showing scattered light pitting. (01-20436/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.