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PATRIDGE FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
PATRIDGE FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.
Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 44 1/2", part-oct., part-rnd. Round blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Lock marked "PARTRIDGE WARRANTED". The gun otherwise appears unmarked. Lock has a poor fit; may be a replacement. Hammer will not cock, and the nipple appears to be a more modern replacement. Full-length hardwood stock with brass finger curl trigger guard, patchbox, and furniture. The hardwood ramrod is secured by a brass thimble and two brass pipes. CONDITION: stock has added varnish with some epoxy cracks, scattered cracks with several around the lock area, dings, and handling wear. Brass parts have a dull yellow patina with scattered oxidation and dings. The balance of the metal has a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation, dings, and pitting. Oxidized and pitted bore. (01-24411/MJC). ANTIQUE. $400-600.