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New York State Percussion Target Rifle by Eli E. Caswell

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New York State Percussion Target Rifle by Eli E. Caswell
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.36 caliber, 35" medium/heavy weight octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting rifle that remains in wonderful condition. The barrel is completely unmarked with nicely engraved tang and the lock features very endearing scroll and game scene engraving with retailer mark "WARREN / & STEELE / ALBANY". The only other marking on the gun is "E.E. CASWELL" which is neatly stamped in the toeline of the stock just behind the triggerguard. The Caswells were a large gunmaking family in Lansingburgh New York which is a suburb of Albany. Warren & Steele were importers and dealers in hardware, cutlery, guns, gunmaking tools and a general assortment of sporting and household items. They were Agents for the sale of Remington's barrels and advertised that they sold "Allen's Revolving Pistols". This rifle shows quality workmanship but is simple in design with a drum and nipple rather than a patent breech. The condition of the rifle is very nice with the barrel, which retains its original false muzzle, retaining a lovely even and smooth blue brown with just a little very light scattered surface oxidation present. The lock shows a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a gray patina and with all engraving remaining clear and crisp. The stock features engraved iron buttplate, toeplate and triggerguard, the tailpipe and simple rectangular wedge escutcheons are also of iron but are unadorned. The sideplate is engraved and wing-shaped with kidney-shaped piercing at center, adjacent to this sideplate is a rectangular German silver monogram plate which remains plain except for light border engraving. The stock is pewter tipped and rates excellent with 90% plus original finish and with nice simple cheekrest. The rifle is sighted with a hooded target front, there is no provision for rear barrel sight and a classic round lollipop tang sight is in place. The ramrod is missing. This is a nice honest, all original New York percussion target rifle. (1C11739-105) {ANTIQUE} [Ex-David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/1500)