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Lg. Bore Perc. Short Rifle, by Redman, London

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lg. Bore Perc. Short Rifle, by Redman, London
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Large Bore Percussion Short Rifle, by Redman/London, 8 bore (.835), 26-1/2'' round barrel with octagonal breech area, case hardened lock and hammer with border stripe engraving marked ''Redman/London'', brass hardware, with coarsely checkered perchbelly full walnut stock. Iron ramrod is present. Condition is fine. Originally blued barrel has thinned back with only light original finish remaining in protected areas. Case hardened components retain 40% thinning tones. Triggerguard screws show moderate corrosion. Stock with light scuffs and flattening to checks. Good functioning action and bore. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (Antique)