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Percussion Kentucky Rifle, signed S. Small

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:650.00 USD
Percussion Kentucky Rifle, signed S. Small
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Percussion Kentucky Rifle, signed ''S. (Samuel) Small'', .38 cal. rifled bore, 40'' octagonal barrel, 55'' overall, mild curly maple stock retains 70% of its original dark stain which conceals the wood grain (a process used by many gunsmiths of that period); a rectangular silver escutcheon is on the wrist area, and the brass patchbox has one piercing and nice border engraving. Samuel was a gunsmith in New Lisbon, Ohio, during the first half of the 19th Century. Condition is very good with moderate wear and handling dings. Est.: $1,300-$1,800. (Antique)