May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
The thick-walled barrel is round and has sights mounted on top, adjustable rear sight. Below the barrel is a wooden rib with the brass ramrod ferrules mounted on it. The high-quality flat lockplate is engraved and marked in the center "PAYSON / & NURSE". Lock features a roller-frizzen and waterproof pan. Brass mounts include trigger guard, two-piece patchbox with pineapple finial, ramrod ferrules, and lock retaining screw escutcheons. Cherry half-stock with carved cheekpiece on right side. Complete with its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good, barrel retains an even brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and mechanism is strong. Markings excellent. Lock shows one area below pan with light pitting, otherwise very good with its original polish. Brass retains a light mustard surface, some minor denting to patchbox lid. Stock very good with some scattered marks from use and signs of age. A very attractive New England Rifle. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.56 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Payson & Nurse