Rare & Early Frank Wesson Percussion Halfstock Fowler

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16 bore, 32'' barrel with an about very good lightly oxidized bore. This is a seldom seen early Frank Wesson percussion arm, similar to the example pictured in volume three of ''Frank Wesson Gunmaker'' by Woods, Littlefield, Rowe et al. Indeed only two percussion arms are pictured in the volume and the authors note their very low production due to the onset of metallic cartridge guns. The metal surfaces have been carefully cleaned and are now a silvery pewter gunmetal patina with some sparsely scattered minor oxidation staining and remnants of pinprick pitting, a bit more noticeable around the swirling nipple bolster. The only apparent marking on the gun is atop the barrel breech, neatly stamped ''F. WESSON. / WORCESTER MASS.'' Fittings include a barrel under-rib with dual iron ramrod thimbles, pewter nosecap, German silver barrel wedge escutcheons and the brass components consisting of tailpipe, triggerguard with small spur at rear, trigger, and buttplate which have seen a light cleaning to goldenrod patina. The checkered walnut stock rates very good plus as neatly refinished showing a few scattered darkened areas, repaired crack at left flat and some other light handling marks. An antique brass-tipped hickory ramrod with worm end is included which is probably original equipment, the front sight is a small German silver bead and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A very good Frank Wesson for the dedicated collector. (13B12040-8) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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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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Rare & Early Frank Wesson Percussion Halfstock Fowler
Rare & Early Frank Wesson Percussion Halfstock Fowler
Lot number: 254
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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