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Lot 1059

A PERCUSSION AMERICAN LONG RIFLE,
c. second quarter of the 19th century.

1 – 10 April 2025, 12:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts

Sold for US$587.50 inc. premium

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A PERCUSSION AMERICAN LONG RIFLE,
c. second quarter of the 19th century.

36 in., .38 caliber octagon barrel with notch rear sight; flat lock plate with rounded tail converted to percussion, double set trigger; figured maple stock with extensive German silver inlays; brass butt plate with long tang, brass trigger guard and sheet brass rammer pipes, later wood rammer.
Overall lg. 52 in.

Condition: Iron toned to deep brown, stock is restored from the entry pipe to the muzzle, action functions properly.

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Provenance
Vyes' Antiques, Mt. Morris, Illinois, 1999.

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