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R. P. HUSE MANCHESTER, NH MARKED HALF STOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
R. P. HUSE MANCHESTER, NH MARKED HALF STOCK

PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 44. NSN. Oct. 33" measuring 1 1/16" across flats at muzzle. Brass blade front sight & V notch sight. Engraved back action trade lock marked "Wm READ / BOSTON". Wedge fastened half length walnut with pewter forearm cap. Ornate German silver ornamentation includes: spear point finial trigger guard, circular patchbox, crescent buttplate, toe plate, sideplate, lockplate reinforcement & wedge escutcheons. Replacement brass tipped hardwood ramrod in plain iron pipes on underrib. CONDITION: poor exterior metal finish w/ pitting, dark patina & heavy oxidation; notably around bolster plug area. Wood has worn finish w/ large cracks throughout & numerous handling marks. Pewter cap has dark patina. Trigger guard protrudes from stock due to damage around screw hole. Good bore w/ strong rifling & darkness in the grooves. Hammer is not able to hold at cocked position. (01-21810/MD). ANTIQUE. $200-300.