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LANCASTER J. FORDNEY PERCUSSION FULL STOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
LANCASTER J. FORDNEY PERCUSSION FULL STOCK

RIFLE. Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 38" measuring .84" across flats. Top flat appears to be marked "J Fordney / LANCASTER PA". Brass blade front sight & fixed rear sight. Trade lock marked "HIELWELL / WARRANTED". Dbl. set triggers. Wedge fastened full length artificially striped walnut stock w/ cheekpiece. Brass furniture includes 2 ramrod pipes, thimble, sideplate, triggerguard, segmented patch box, buttplate, & toeplate. Artificially striped hardwood ramrod is shorter replacement. CONDITION: fair cleaned metal acquiring a brown patina showing heavy pitting around breech & spots of oxidation throughout. Stock shows peeling & cracking varnish along w/ several large cracks, large gaps of wood missing around lockplate, gouges, & scratches. Brass shows verdigris & dark patina. Triggerguard is broken & screw repaired into stock showing large 1" missing piece. Fair bore w/ dark grooves. (01-22279/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-400.