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Full Stock Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Riddle Marked Lock Plate

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Full Stock Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Riddle Marked Lock Plate
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This is an example of an early to mid 19th century American made full stock percussion rifle. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "RIDDLE" in a banner on the lock plate. Additional scroll decoration is present on the lock plate, with a drum style conversion, altered hammer, and screw adjustable double set triggers. Full length stock, with a brass tip, plain hardwood ramrod with brass fittings, silver reverse plate, a silver finished brass floral plate on the raised cheekpiece, and a brass buttplate.
BBL: 41 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 48
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine, with a strong brown finish on the barrel, a mixed gray and brown patina on the lock plate, with a deep scratch on the upper left barrel flap, mild dents and some pitting. Stock is fair, with a crack opposite the lock, chipping at the lock, and mild pressure dents. Trigger assembly is slightly loose, otherwise mechanically very good.