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J.J. Henry Pennsylvania Production Full Stock Percussion Conversion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
J.J. Henry Pennsylvania Production Full Stock Percussion Conversion Rifle
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Originally setting up in 1750, the Henry family was a multi-generational group of Pennsylvania gunsmiths who got their start in Lancaster before establishing a factory in Boulton circa 1812, where they served as a major source of arms for Astor's American Fur Company, both to arm outgoing trappers and as Indian Trade goods. Blade front and notch rear sights, with a conversion drum and "J.J. HENRY/ BOULTON" on the lightly engraved lock. Smooth full length stock, with brass tip, punch engraved brass wedge escutcheons, stripe hardwood ramrod, with the brass pipe and trigger guard connected with a smooth plate, "S. STATES" on a brass reverse plate, "E.R." on a silver plate on the cheekpiece, floral engraved brass plates on the comb and toe, and a brass patch box.
BBL: 41 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: maple
Gauge: 50
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Good, with a mixed patina and scattered pitting. The stock is good, with chipping at the tip and buttplate, a crack opposite the lock, a few chips, dents and a fine tiger stripe pattern. Mechanically good.