U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle

Description:

U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle, c. 1847, .54 caliber, walnut stock with two light cartouche marks behind the side plate, brass fittings, lock marked "TRYON/US" in front of the cock, and "PHILADA/PA/1847" on the tail, with inspector's initials "JH" on the breech, barrel lg. 33, overall lg. 49 in.

Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $800-1,200

Stock has a few dings and nicks and some light pitting on the breech and cock, and the lock functions properly.


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