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A California percussion target rifle by Adolph KoppikusSacramento, 3rd quarter, 19th century
11 June 2012, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$1,521 inc. premium
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A California percussion target rifle by Adolph Koppikus
Sacramento, 3rd quarter, 19th century
Sacramento, 3rd quarter, 19th century
Heavy 31 1/2 inch octagonal barrel (diameter 1 1/2") in .40 caliber; rebated muzzle retaining false muzzle and brass starter; hooded front sight; tang-mounted peep sight; top flat signed Koppikus/Sacramento, Cal.. Unmarked lock. Double-set triggers. Scrolling iron triggerguard retaining the removable hand rest. Walnut half-stock.
Condition: Good to very good. Metal showing dark patina with scattered patches of pitting overall. Ramrod missing. Revarnished wood with scattered marks.
See Illustration
Condition: Good to very good. Metal showing dark patina with scattered patches of pitting overall. Ramrod missing. Revarnished wood with scattered marks.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Note: Adolph Koppikus, 1809-82; Lexington, Kentucky, 1841, Sacramento, California, 1849-74, San Francisco, California, 1874-82.
Illustrated on page 151 of California Gunsmiths 1846-1900 by Lawrence P. Shelton, 1977, Far West Publishers.








