American Halfstock Percussion Sporting Rifle

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About .54 cal, 32'' octagon barrel with an oxidized bore showing moderate pitting nearer the breech and no evident rifling remaining. This rifle was converted to percussion during the period of use, utilizing the simple drum and nipple bolster and the original flint lockplate. The barrel and lockplate are a rich deep plum-brown patina showing scattered old oxidation and noticeable erosion along lockplate and nipple bolster indicating serious use back in the day. There is a set of faint maker's initials along the barrel flat that is difficult to discern. The fittings are quite nice consisting of a hickory barrel under-rib supporting the faceted brass thimbles, the other brass furniture including the tailpipe, triggerguard with rear spur, buttplate with faceted heel and foliate finial toe plate, a rather attractive horsehead patchbox and oval and teardrop lock screws. The patchbox shows some nice bordering and the cover is neatly inscribed with the original owner's name ''S. Brooks''. The barrel is secured by a pair of small keys through nice silver escutcheons (one on the right missing) and there is a silver shield atop the wrist and a quite lovely silver starburst surrounded by fine wire bordering on the left-side scant cheekpiece. The checkered walnut stock has a horn tip and remains in very good condition showing honest expected wear with some scattered thin cracks and flaking varnish, one more noticeable 2 1/2'' crack ahead of the lockplate that shows a period repair with two small iron nails. A simple hickory ramrod is present, the rear sight dovetail is vacant, the front sight is a brass blade and the lock is a bit stiff but seems to function normally. A rather nice classic American rifle. (13B11847-29) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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American Halfstock Percussion Sporting Rifle
American Halfstock Percussion Sporting Rifle
Lot number: 612
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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