(A) UNUSUAL PERCUSSION RIFLE, LIKELY SOUTH ASIAN

An unusual rifle that appears to be the South Asian equivalent of a Khyber Pass gun, built in-country. Iron barrel with a cannon muzzle accented by a brass band. Lock with remnants of legends that appear to be trying to duplicate Tower lock markings, with a tall serpentine cock. Stock with a long, flattened butt and fit with brass hardware throughout, including three sling bows, five straps along the butt, a brass forearm tip, and an appropriately sized ramrod that feeds into a reinforced stock. CONDITION: Metal with chocolate patina throughout, with areas of evidence of cleaning to lock. Lock with fine oxidation throughout. Stock good with scattered handling marks and chipping, but solid. Needs mechanical attention, bore with oxidation.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

10"

Caliber/Bore

.44 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

South Asia

Model

Percussion Rifle