3479 UNMARKED PERCUSSION SWIVEL BREECH RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 34 1/8". Swivel breech percussion rifle produced by an unknown mfg. Iron bbls. with stamped iron ramrod ferrules. Tiger maple buttstock features a cheek rest with a German silver buttplate, trigger guard, and patchbox. Buttstock is embellished with heart, diamond, circle, and floral German silver inlays, with the left side exhibiting a single starburst inlay on the cheek rest. 1 circle inlay is absent on the right side. 1 bbl. features a brass blade front sight, with the other featuring a German silver blade front sight. CONDITION: iron components retain a dark gray and brown patina overall, with some corrosion present on the bbls. at and around the bolsters. Swivel and action both function appropriately. Buttstock shows minor marks and impressions from handling and storage, with some chipping present around the lockplate. (01-25109/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.