(A) LOT OF TWO PERCUSION RIFLES.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2018

Comprising: A) Percussion underhammer rifle with an octagonal rifled steel barrel, top flat marked "B.C. WOOD/P. POST, NY" and left side stamped "B. LOSEY" near breech. Percussion mechanism uses triggerguard bow as hammer spring. Plain walnut stock with brass buttplate and two-piece patchbox with round lid. Buttstock decorated with eight German silver inlays including an antlered deer and a bedded buck on the left side. Brass tipped wooden ramrod mounted below barrel. Barrel retains a brown patina with some edge wear and scattered hammer marks near breech, rear sight ramp is absent. Triggerguard bow has been reblued. Stock has some losses to finish and minor scattered age cracks and light marks. A nice signed underhammer rifle. B) Silver-mounted percussion target rifle, unmarked, browned octagonal steel heavy target barrel with hooded front sight and rear ramp sight, adjustable peep sight also mounted on tang. Back action percussion lock with engraved scrolls and game scenes. Plain German silver furniture includes a two-piece patchbox, a large patriotic eagle over a shield on left side, a deer, and seven other silver inlays. Features double set triggers. Figured walnut half-stock with pewter end cap. Barrel and lock retain a brown finish mixed with patina, mechanism functions well. Silver furniture is unpolished and retains a mellow patina. Stock very good with some losses to finish and some light scattered marks from use. Nicely decorated half stock!

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(A) 30" (B) 28"

Caliber/Bore

(A) .34 (B) .40

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

(A) B.C. Wood (B) Unknown

Model

(A) Under Hammer (B) Percussion