(A) NEW ENGLAND UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE BY D.H. HILLIARD.

The octagon barrel is marked "D.H. HILLIARD / CORNISH / N.H." and "CAST-STEEL". David Hall Hilliard working in Cornish, New Hampshire building underhammer guns circa 1842-1877. Dovetailed brass blade front sight and extended elevation adjustable rear aperture. Brass mounted stock with German silver lozenge inlaid double line cheek piece and an engraved German silver eagle on the right side. Includes a brass tipped hickory ram rod. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrel has a mottled gray patina with silvering at the high edges. Stock shows some expected handling wear and burn out near the lock. A splash of paint present on the right side at the buttplate. Strong bore. Fine mechanics.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

24"

Caliber/Bore

.40 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

D.H. Hilliard

Model

Underhammer Rifle