JAMES BOWN KENTUCKY HALF-STOCK RIFLE.

JAMES BOWN KENTUCKY HALF-STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 38. 38-1/2″ oct bbl marked in “JAMES BOWN” on top bbl flat, rear sight 6-1/2″ in front of breech, percussion lock is unmarked. Pewter nosecap, two iron ramrod thimbles and one brass ramrod thimble where ramrod enters stock. Trigger guard, toeplate and buttplate are plain brass. Lock mechanism functions well. Maple stock 27-1/2″ long. The Bown name is recognized as a prominent and popular gunmaker in Pittsburgh, PA. This rifle is likely from the 1862-71 period. CONDITION: Bbl is patina brown with heavy pitting near breech, bolster and in front of lockplate from extensive shooting. Balance of furniture is in good condition. Stock has numerous nicks and dings from being used and has about 1/2″ x 1/4″ completely burned away between lock and bbl tang. Multiple 1″ stress cracks on left side of stock, weakening the middle of gun. Overall condition fair and needs intensive amount of work to improve it. 4-38506 PAS47 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2603	$0.00	JAMES BOWN KENTUCKY HALF-STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 38. 38-1/2″ oct bbl marked in “JAMES BOWN” on top bbl flat, rear sight 6-1/2″ in front of breech, percussion lock is unmarked. Pewter nosecap, two iron ramrod thimbles and one brass ramrod thimble where ramrod enters stock. Trigger guard, toeplate and buttplate are plain brass. Lock mechanism functions well. Maple stock 27-1/2″ long. The Bown name is recognized as a prominent and popular gunmaker in Pittsburgh, PA. This rifle is likely from the 1862-71 period. CONDITION: Bbl is patina brown with heavy pitting near breech, bolster and in front of lockplate from extensive shooting. Balance of furniture is in good condition. Stock has numerous nicks and dings from being used and has about 1/2″ x 1/4″ completely burned away between lock and bbl tang. Multiple 1″ stress cracks on left side of stock, weakening the middle of gun. Overall condition fair and needs intensive amount of work to improve it. 4-38506 PAS47 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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