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US MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE BY BRIDESBURG.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
US MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE BY BRIDESBURG.

Cal. 58. NSN. 37" bbl. has eagle stamp on bolster. 1864 Dated lockplate w/ eagle & "U.S. BRIDESBURG" has 1863 type hammer. Walnut stock w/ steel nosecap & split bands is iron mounted. Remnants of inspector markings are on left side opposite of lockplate. CONDITION: metal parts w/ heavy patina show some cleaning & heavy rusting. Wood w/ old refinish. Crack through lock w/ hole screw repairs at grip. Bbl. shortened. Rough pitted bore. Lock operable. Tulip head ramrod is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19617/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-800.