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PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE.
Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 38" oct. Round brass blade front sight. Elevator-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl. has cursive "EL" markings. Gun otherwise appears unmarked. Double-set triggers that are not functioning properly. Hammer gets hung up when the trigger is pulled and will require attention to fix. Half-length walnut stock with brass patchbox, finger-curl trigger guard, and buttplate. The hardwood ramrod is secured by two iron pipes. CONDITION: stock appears sanded with added varnish, some chips, a couple cracks, dings, and handling wear. Brass parts have a dull yellow patina with scattered oxidation and some dings. The balance of metal is a gray patina with scattered pitting and oxidation. Oxidized bore with scattered pitting. (01-24415/MJC). ANTIQUE. $400-600.