July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Kentucky style percussion halfstock rifle made by an unknown maker at an unknown location circa 1850. 34 - 1/2" octagon .60 caliber smoothbore barrel marked on barrel "WARRANTED INCREASE TWIST" with rifle sights, patent breech, and platinum bands at breech. Engraved percussion lock with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered half stock with German Silver hardware including game scene engraved patchbox, soaring bird cheekpiece inlay, and engraved toeplate. Comes with hardwood ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Metal has turned a brown patina with silver retaining an aged look. This rifle was possibly bored out from a smaller caliber with the barrel marked as it is. Wood retains traces of original finish with usage dings and marks. Pitted bore with good mechanics. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.60 Smoothbore