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TOWER PERCUSSION MUSKETOON.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
TOWER PERCUSSION MUSKETOON.

Cal. 74. NSN. Bbl. 30" fitted w/ rifle sights has London & Birmingham proofs at breech end & is stamped “WR2638” on right side. Lg. percussion lock is marked w/ “VR” under imperial crown & w/ crowned “V” proof all over “TOWER 1845”. Walnut stock extends w/ in 5" of muzzle & attaches to bbl. w/ 2 side bolts. Comb is deeply dished & brass buttplate & triggerguard are unmarked. Right side of butt is stamped w/ numbers & makers cartouche. CONDITION: iron & steel are brown patina. Brass is nicely toned & almost black. Wood w/ most of an old refinish is spattered w/ white paint. Dark, pitted bore. Lock operable. (01-19481/MGM). ANTIQUE. $400-600.