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O/U RIFLE BY D. YOUNG OF MIDDLEBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
O/U RIFLE BY D. YOUNG OF MIDDLEBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Cal. 45 swivel breech. NSN. Bbls. 37 1/2" full oct., each marked "D. YOUNG". Percussion back action lock marked "N. ASHMORE". Rifle has a 4 piece profusely engraved brass patchbox & engraved sideplate. There are 4 engraved inlays & a nicely engraved eagle inlay on the cheekpiece. The silver inlay behind the bbl. tang is engraved "J.M. ROSS", probably the original owner. D. Young worked in Middleburg, PA ca. 1840 later working in Centre County. CONDITION: fine & original throughout. Patchbox door release needs adjustment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19607/RG). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.