UNMARKED HEAVY PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE.

UNMARKED HEAVY PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. CAL. 45. Simple target rifle with 34″ heavy oct. bbl, 1-1/4″ across the flats at the muzzle with copper blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn orig. rear sight. The bottom the bbl has two iron guides for the hickory ramrod. The stock is straight grain walnut with brass furniture, pewter nose cap and carved bone inlays for sideplates with a modified star on the cheek piece. The right side of the stock has a simple 2-pc patch box. The back action lock is marked “SOWERS & SMITH/WARRANTED” with light engraving of flying ducks. CONDITION: The bbl retains a dark brown heavy patina with wrench marks towards the breech end, moderate to heavy pitting around the nipple area and heavy wood burn out. Stock is missing chips around the lock plate and a larger chip in front of the trigger guard. Otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Good mechanics. 4-45709 JL355 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	171	$402.00	UNMARKED HEAVY PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. CAL. 45. Simple target rifle with 34″ heavy oct. bbl, 1-1/4″ across the flats at the muzzle with copper blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn orig. rear sight. The bottom the bbl has two iron guides for the hickory ramrod. The stock is straight grain walnut with brass furniture, pewter nose cap and carved bone inlays for sideplates with a modified star on the cheek piece. The right side of the stock has a simple 2-pc patch box. The back action lock is marked “SOWERS & SMITH/WARRANTED” with light engraving of flying ducks. CONDITION: The bbl retains a dark brown heavy patina with wrench marks towards the breech end, moderate to heavy pitting around the nipple area and heavy wood burn out. Stock is missing chips around the lock plate and a larger chip in front of the trigger guard. Otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Good mechanics. 4-45709 JL355 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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