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THBKentucky Percussion Rifle
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 16, 2020
Mr. Ruger was a bright, accomplished businessman, benefactor and collector. He approached collecting like the Harvard educated engineer he was with precision and perfection. Unlike his car collection however, which received many prestigious awards, there are no such awards for collecting American Fu Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
A very handsome and interesting Kentucky (Pennsylvania) rifle in .50 caliber, with an extremely heavy barrel, tiger striped stock, brass patch box, and single screw lock, with a drum conversion to the barrel. There are no visible marks on lock or barrel. There is some simple carving on the stock. It has double set triggers. All the mounts are nicely shaped brass. The barrel is octagonal, and there are parts of a more sophisticated rear sight, but part is missing. There is a serpent- like shape engraved in front of the rear sight. Dimensions: The barrel is 40 inches long. The gun overall is 55.5 inches in length. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $105.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance
There is a repaired crack at the wrist. The lock plate may be an early replacement, dome when the gun was converted to percussion. There is heavy pitting on the lock. The barrel is brown, with minor pitting in places. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.Condition
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