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LANE & READ PERCUSSION HALF STOCK TARGET RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
LANE & READ PERCUSSION HALF STOCK TARGET RIFLE.
Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/2" oct. heavy. Replacement brass blade front & elevator adj. rear sights. Rear of bbl. has vacant screw hole & sight slot. Lock marked "LANE & READ/BOSTON". Lock, hammer, & brass parts have floral engraving. German silver octagon on top of wrist. Silver disc present on cheekpiece. Double set triggers. Walnut stock w/ floral patch box. German silver key escutcheon. Brass tip. Brass thimbles w/ wooden ramrod. CONDITION: stock appears sanded w/ a few neatly repaired cracks, scattered dings & handling marks. Brass parts are a dull yellow patina w/ some scattered oxidation. Balance of metal is a light gray w/ some tool marks at rear of bbl., scattered light pitting, light scratches & oxidation. Very good bore w/ some light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22490/MJC). ANTIQUE. $500-700.