3359 HALL MODEL 1819 US BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 32 5/8". Blade front sight with fixed rear sight. Single shot action, breech block pivots upward for loading and is operated by lever device forward of trigger guard. Band fastened walnut stock with iron fittings. Button tipped iron ramrod. Total of 19,680 mfg. By Harpers Ferry Armory under John H. Hall’s patent. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a heavy brown patina showing surface corrosion. Stock has dark age worn appearance with numerous dents and marks having small cracks extending from buttplate. Functioning lock and action. Dark bore retains lightly worn rifling. (01-21769/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.