510

Diminutive New York Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Nelson Lewis

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Diminutive New York Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Nelson Lewis
CURRENT BID
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
ENTER YOUR MAXIMUM ABSENTEE BID[?]
You must bid at least
700.00USD
USD
700.00 x 1 unit = 700.00USDApplicable fees & taxes are added at checkout.
[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 23 @ 09:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
.42 cal, 20 3/4'' octagon barrel turned for starter (not present) with an oxidized bore showing softened rifling. The barrel of this rifle has mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered old light dings and oxidation staining. There are some old dings and tool marks along the under-rib, it perhaps having been neatly reattached during the period of use, and the maker markings and address along the top flat have softened somewhat remaining mostly legible. The back action lockplate is similar to the barrel retaining some streaks of silvery case-hardened patina and the hammer is a bit loose. The rifle is equipped with iron ramrod thimble and pewter nosecap, with the balance of the hardware composed of German silver, including the tailpipe, rectangular wedge escutcheons, dual spur triggerguard, attractive spartan patchbox, crescent buttplate with toeplate, lock screw escutcheon and decorative fox inlay in the cheekpiece. The smooth walnut stock with characteristic Lewis left-side cheekpiece remains in very good condition, the butt end retaining a healthy amount of original varnish showing some scattered light dings, a few minor drying cracks and a small hole along the toe line. The area around the lock screw and much of the forend shows an old added brown finish masking some repaired cracks and chips. Equipped with double set triggers, the lock seems to function well mechanically and the rifle is sighted with its original lollipop tang sight, simple v-notch rear and target globe front with fine bead. A simple replacement hickory ramrod is also included. A rather attractive ladies or perhaps buggy rifle from this prolific New York maker. (13B11739-94) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)