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Unmarked Contemporary Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Unmarked Contemporary Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
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The hammer and lock plate are finely scroll engraved with the light engraved side plate marked "1883/AD" (only marking on the rifle). Brass furniture and double set trigger. Nicely figured full stock has incised scrollwork around the cheekpiece which has an eagle/shield engraved silver oval inlay. Other silver inlays include the barrel pin escutcheons, accent around the barrel tang, and tear drops on the stock flats. The patch box is also silver and has a light engraving.
BBL: 42 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine as custom made. The barrel, action, and brass components have a nice aged appearance. The stock is also excellent with a few very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically functions, but hammer does not stay at full cock.