November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Made circa 1850. 30 - 1/4" octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel marked "A. McCOMAS BALTIMORE" with patent breech, blade front sight, and rear Buckhorn style sight. Percussion lock marked "A. McCOMAS" with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered half stock with cheekpiece, iron hardware, iron barrel escutcheon plates, and nosecap. Interesting joint at wrist that almost appears to be intentional and possibly designed as a takedown point. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with traces of original varnish and some light dings. Stock has stress crack at wrist, along with unknown intentional or unintentional vertical cracks. Metal has turned to a nice shade of silvery patina. Dark bore and good mechanics. DLM