December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Probably a contract rifle for militia use or for Indian presentation. Octagon barrel with a flat, stamp-engraved British imported lockplate converted to percussion. Plain brass furniture including a four piece patchbox with bird finial. Silver oval cheekpiece with relief running buck. Small silver wrist escutcheon. Plain walnut stock. Ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey patina, lock retains a grey patina and functions well. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina, Stock shows some scattered marks from use.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore