November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
Heavy octagonal steel barrel with ram's horn rear sight, top marked "N. R. DAVIS & CO." with steel forearm and replaced ramrod. Solid steel percussion action is all internal with plate on left side, both sides have scroll engraving, double set triggers with steel furniture with a plain stock. Fair condition, barrel retains a brown patina with some freckling and scattered marks, forearm has been reattached. Action has been cleaned and has scattered areas of freckling and wear, hammer cracked. Stock very good with a few scattered marks and one small repair. An unusual and innovative American rifle from the late percussion period.