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THBE. Wesson Target Percussion Rifle
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveNov 1, 2017 - Nov 3, 2017
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- Lot Description
.40 caliber, 35.25" heavy octagonal-to-round barrel with hook breech, S/N 129. Browned finish, case hardened lock, iron furniture, German silver accents, walnut stock. Left angled flat of barrel marked in three lines: E. WESSON. / MASS / CAST STEEL, markings are flanked by an American eagle and the serial number 129. Back action lock and hammer are lightly engraved, with the breech and toe plate engraved en-suite. Adjustable double set triggers, sliding toe extension. Barrel rear sight dovetail filled, tang sight missing, front globe sight. Wooden rammer retained by two iron thimbles attached to the heavy under lug. Muzzle drilled for false muzzle which is not present.
Edwin Wesson was the older brother of Daniel and Frank Wesson, Daniel of course went on to found Smith & Wesson with Horace Smith. Edwin worked as a gunmaker in Grafton, MA (1834-1840) and Northboro, MA (184-1848), before moving to Hartford, CT where he worked from 1848 until his death the following year. This is a nice example of a high quality percussion target rifle circa early 1840s made by a famous Massachusetts gunsmith at the height of his career.
Very Good. Retains some trace brown on the barrel, mixed with a lightly oxidized plum brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock good with scattered bumps and dings, and a couple of minor cracks. One at the lock screw, running to the barrel channel and one on the reverse, wrist at the end of the tang.Condition
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