Percussion Rifle and Accessories

Description:

Percussion Rifle and Accessories, America, 19th century, the rifle with .40 caliber octagonal barrel marked "H WHEELER" on the top, tiger maple stock with brass furniture; leather bag; leather shot pouch; small priming powder horn, lg. to 52 1/2 in.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $300-500

Rifle stock has a crack in the left side at the breech, lock mainspring intact, but sear does not engage; powder flask has a few insect holes and a hole in the base plug; the small leather shot flask has an opening in a side seam; the leather bag has a brittle strap.


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