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J BISHOP FULL-STOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
J BISHOP FULL-STOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLE.
Cal. .62. S# NSN. Bbl 47 5/8". Lockplate is engraved "J BISHOP/ WARRANTED", with light decorative engraved at the rear and on the cock. German silver front sight with brass notch rear sight. Rifle retains a layer of what appears to be a period applied lacquer. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, and ramrod ferrules. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a thick brown patina, with areas of old oxidation. Some brass components have been lightly cleaned, with the of brass parts exhibiting a mellow patina. Stock shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise appears to be sturdy and serviceable. (01-23749/MLW). $200-300.