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INTERESTING PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH VERY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
INTERESTING PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH VERY

HEAVY BRASS FRAME WHICH SURROUNDS STOCK. Cal. 40. NSN. The 28" half round half octagon bbl. measuring 1.3" at muzzle is drilled for bullet starter (not present). One piece brass action and frame with steel sidehammer has brass triggerguard with curl at rear forming grip. Frame has inset fancy American walnut panels each with simple cheekpiece. There are three german silver circles on face of each cheekpiece. Rifle is also fitted with lollipop rear sight. No maker's name or any identifying marks are present. CONDITION: good, bbl. cleaned to Silver and pewter patina over considerable pitting. Brass flame shows considerable cleaning and subsequent toning. Stock panels retain most of their original French polish fitness. Bore is fair to good with rifling evident. Lock only has full cock notch. (01-21666/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.