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Fine Ohio Percussion Fullstock Long Sporting Rifle by J. Vincent

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Fine Ohio Percussion Fullstock Long Sporting Rifle by J. Vincent
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.31 cal, 44'' octagon barrel with an oxidized bore showing good evident rifling throughout. This is a lovely untouched Vincent rifle, the barrel toned to a nice rich plum-brown patina overall showing a few small areas of oxidation nearer the muzzle and some honest erosion around the nipple bolster. The top flat is maker marked ''J VINCENT'' surrounded by wavy border and there are star motifs around the circumference of the muzzle face. The lock is by Henry Parker and is a deep gray-brown patina retaining nice markings, light foliate scrollwork and a small game bird scene at the rear. There is a period brass cap splash shield that shows some honest wear and the hammer skirt is also worn from period use. The rifle is nicely appointed with heavy brass nosecap and the barrel secured by three wedges through attractive silver escutcheons, these with zigzag borders. The rearmost right-side escutcheon appears to be an antique replacement as its border motif is different but the patina is otherwise perfect. There is a silver monogram plate atop the wrist, a nice little silver starburst inlay in the cheekpiece and the remaining brass hardware consists of two faceted thimbles and faceted tailpipe, double spur triggerguard, crescent buttplate with toe plate, nice pierced patchbox with light foliate embellishments and a simple solid sideplate. The brass components have taken on a nice ocher patina and the toe plate is neatly engraved with the original owner's name ''Wm Malster''. The curly maple stock is just the way you like to see them in these antique arms remaining in very fine condition with wonderful dark contrasting lines. The stock shows some scattered light dings and a couple of small cracks at the lock screw and rear right wedge escutcheon and otherwise bears a lovely unmolested and honest appearance and features a scant squared-off left-side cheekpiece. An old simple hickory ramrod is present, it is rather short as it has broken some time ago. The lock is equipped with double set triggers and is single-acting, though the hammer is not very crisp it otherwise seems to function normally. The rifle is sighted with a very fine v-notch rear sight and a nice long silver blade. The rifle includes a few antique accessories that were found with the gun such as a simple single cavity 0.29'' round ball mould, brass powder measure with pewter funnel and a small simple powder horn that remains in very fine condition measuring 7 1/2'' in length. This rifle was acquired from the descendants of the original owner and remained in the family since its original purchase. A wonderful classic American small game long rifle from John Vincent of Washington County, Ohio. (13C11801-1) {ANTIQUE} (2000/2500)