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UNMARKED PERCUSSION CONVERSION FULLSTOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
UNMARKED PERCUSSION CONVERSION FULLSTOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 42 1/4" round w/ flat contoured top & rifled bore. Brass blade front sight w/ fixed V notch front sight. French style side lug has modern replacement nipple. Conversion lock has feather engraving at rear w/ no remaining maker's name. Blacksmith made gooseneck hammer has simple engraving. Plain trigger. Pin fastened full length stock. Brass fittings include buttplate w/ long peak, acorn finial trigger guard, engraved sideplate & faceted thimble. Hardwood ramrod held by 2 faceted brass pipes. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8 ozs. CONDITION: metal has faded to a pleasing brown patina w/ handling marks having heavy pitting in breech area. Stock has added varnish over numerous dents & marks. Stock has small chips & cracks around lock & tang w/ erosion above of the lock plate. Brass shows a mottled dark patina. Functioning lock. Bore shows scattered pitting & retains deep rifling. (01-22779/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.