March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Halfstock plains type rifle built by John Wurfflein of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who worked from 1848 to 1867. 33 - 1/4" octagon .52 caliber rifled barrel with hunting sights and stamped with maker's name and address and patent breech ignition. Back action percussion lock with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered half stock with German silver furniture and pewter nosecap. with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a grey patina. Wood has extra coat of oil with toe pieced (looks to be maker done). Dark bore with functioning mechanics. DLM