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American Fullstock Exposed Lock Percussion Sporting Rifle

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American Fullstock Exposed Lock Percussion Sporting Rifle
.44 cal, 39 3/8'' octagon barrel with a partially bright good bore showing light pitting and oxidation in the grooves and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and lock have mostly toned to a deep rich plum-brown patina showing a few old dings and scattered oxidation, the breech with some moderate erosion from cap splash around the nipple bolster. The barrel appears to be unmarked and the rifle is equipped with an interesting exposed-style lock with small cover plate that shows light foliate embellishments and the initials ''DL'' neatly engraved in script. The upper tang also shows some light foliate embellishments and the rifle features brass hardware including: nosecap, ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, triggerguard with curlicue at rear, crescent buttplate, long toe plate, rather spartan partially pierced patchbox and decorative lock screw escutcheon all bearing a pleasant patina and some scattered light handling marks. The maple stock remains in about very fine condition showing some scattered light dings, an old repaired sliver along the right edge back from the nose and small crack at the toe. There is honest wear around the nipple bolster from cap splash and the stock shows nice tiger striping, graceful sloped back comb line and squared-off left-side cheekpiece inlaid with a very attractive and folksy German silver American Eagle. A simple hickory ramrod is present and the rifle is sighted with a v-notch rear sporting sight and brass blade front. Equipped with double set triggers, the half cock notch is slightly worn and the lock seems to function normally at full cock. An interesting and attractive rifle. (13B11804-24) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (1800/2200)