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Antique American Heavy Barrel Perc. Short Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Antique American Heavy Barrel Perc. Short Rifle
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Antique American Heavy Barrel Percussion Short Rifle, by Moore & Baker, NVSN, .40 cal., unmarked 25'' heavy octagonal barrel with dovetailed open sights retained by two steel keys, floral engraved lockplate marked ''Moore/&/Baker'' with matching hammer, brass furniture includes half-moon sideplate, faceted finger-rest trigger guard, crescent buttplate with elongated bottom tang having a button to release the scrolled openwork patchbox door, nosecap, and two ferrules retaining the brass-tipped hickory ramrod. Striped maple fullstock is checkered at wrist, has raised panels at either side of lock and a carved cheekpiece. Condition is very good. Metal surfaces have no original finish but a cleaned gunmetal color, clear markings and engraving, the brass with a light cleaned patina. Stock is smooth and sound with scattered dings and a thin 5'' right-side crack between the barrel keys, worn checkering and no original varnish; buttplate is loose, release button does not open the patchbox door. Action functions, bore is clean showing scattered light erosion and sharp rifling. Est.: $350-$500. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)