North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A handsome percussion rifle with a lengthy iron barrel, wood stock, and brass fittings. The barrel is octagonal with a .38 caliber five-groove bore. A wooden ramrod fits into the groove and brass ramrod guides under the barrel. The lower third of the barrel features a forked sight. The lock plate is engraved with a simple linear motif, and a brass trigger guard protects the double set triggers. The wooden stock features a brass buttcap, and the wood is polished to display the warm, red graining. This is a truly beautiful rifle to hang over the fireplace or doorway. Size: 49.5" L x 4" W (125.7 cm x 10.2 cm); bore: 0.375" W (1 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#164834
Condition
Great condition. Small losses to wood along lock plate and chipping to wood under hammer. Pitting and abrasions to iron barrel around hammer. All iron and brass areas are intact. There are no maker marks on this rifle. Wood ramrod is a newer replacement and not original. All metal and wood have signs of use and age, surface scratches, nicks, minor abrasions. Wood is polished. Hammer and triggers articulate. Gun has not been tested for firing functionality.