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New York Production Nelson Lewis Double Barrel Percussion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
New York Production Nelson Lewis Double Barrel Percussion Rifle
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Estimate: $2000 - 3000
Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight, with "N. LEWIS TROY N.Y." on the rib. No markings on the back action locks, with double triggers, an adjustable peep sight, and a pistol grip trigger guard. Smooth stock, with a hardwood ramrod, shadow line cheekpiece and curved buttstock.
BBL: 29 1/4 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with a mixed brown patina on the barrels, showing areas of gray, scattered spotting and mild handling marks. A similar patina is present on the locks and tang, with a crack in the front trigger guard finial. Stock is very fine, with a small crack near the patch box and light scratches and dents. Mechanically very good.