Kentucky-style Half-stock Conversion Percussion Rifle

Description:

Kentucky-style Half-stock Conversion Percussion Rifle, c. early to mid-19th century, maple half-stock with brass fittings and pewter nose cap, octagonal barrel marked with unreadable maker, lockplate marked with foliate designs, barrel lg. 39, overall lg. 55 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

Some dings and nicks in the stock, iron parts have a dark patina, lock does not function properly.


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