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Antique Halfstock Perc. Rifle, by J. Griffith

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Halfstock Perc. Rifle, by J. Griffith
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Halfstock Percussion Rifle, by John Griffith, Cincinnati, NVSN, .36 cal., 29-1/2'' octagon barrel, walnut stock, hammer and lockplate are lightly engraved and lockplate is marked ''John Griffith / Cincinnati'', double set triggers, low-profile dovetail front sight and notched rear sight. Condition is very good as repaired. Barrel with overall light patina showing scattered fine corrosion and heavier amounts of corrosion to top and side of barrel near action. Lock and hammer with some thinning to the engraving, as well as light to moderate pitting. Missing wedge, and shows a fairly well executed repair at wrist. Triggerguard is a later plastic replacement that has been painted gold. Nickel silver parts with mild even toning. Appears to have paper or some foreign object wedged deep in the bore. Est.: $200-$400. (Antique)