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FRANK WESSON THIRD TYPE TIP-UP TWO TRIGGER RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:180.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
FRANK WESSON THIRD TYPE TIP-UP TWO TRIGGER RIFLE
Frank Wesson Third Type double trigger tip-up rifle. 28 inch octagonal barrel, with tip-up released by front trigger. Distinctive adjustable two position striker on hammer for optional use with rimfire cartridges, or centerfire cartridges via a floating firing pin. Two line patent/address reads " FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS PAT OCT 25 1859 NOV 11 1862" on top barrel flat. Hammer is patent marked "PAT APR 9 1872" on left side. Globe front sight, and adjustable tang peep sight, with fixed post and folding face. Walnut stock, with checkered grip, and steel crescent butt plate. Bore is exceptionally clean and excellent, with sharply defined lands and groves. Bluing is about 70%, with the majority of losses on front of receiver from handling. Stock is very good to excellent, with checkered grip remaining sharp, and minimal wear. Overall fine condition. Caliber: .38 Serial #: 4241