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HATFIELD S# 001 CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
HATFIELD S# 001 CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.
Cal. 54. S# 001. Bbl. 39" oct. Top flat marked "HATFIELD", number "001" is found on left flat. No other importer or Italian maker markings found on rifle, appears to be a prototype that proceeded regular production. German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & fixed buckhorn rear sight. Unmarked sidelock action. Dbl. set triggers. Browned finish. Full length maple stock w/ roman nose style comb having incised carved borders on right side of toeline, at comb & edge of cheekpiece. Brass finger curl trigger guard & buttplate. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod is held by 2 brass pipes. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 98% original finish. Stock shows a few impressions & marks. Near excellent bore. (01-18896/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-750.