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Signed Half Stock Percussion Rifle .36 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 350.00 USD
Signed Half Stock Percussion Rifle .36 Cal
Single barrel muzzleloading percussion rifle features 30" octagonal barrel, right side lock, fixed sights, double set triggers, ramrod ferrule in stock, scant cheek rest, crescent buttplate. Bore appears poor to fair with visible surface rust and accumulated dirt. Barrel and lock show a mottled gray and brown color, small patches of black color, moderate pitting around bolster and all across lock, scuffs and scrapes in many places on barrel. Brass parts show aged patina. Wood is poor to fair with heavy loss around lock plate, shrinkage at buttplate, cracks near triggers, moderate gouging in various places. Several screws appear as modern replacements. Action does not function. Signed lock plate is difficult to read due to pitting, appears to be "Josh" followed by a "G" or "C", following letters unreadable. Condition is NRA Fair *** Antique Firearm ***