UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE.

UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 69. NSN. 41” rnd bbl. “T / JN” and “PK / 3” cartouches are on left side of stock. This conversion was built on a Springfield M1816 flintlock musket. Rear of bbl was cut off and a 5-3/8” iron receiver installed. A nipple and bolster was built in to take the pan position on the orig flintlock lockplate. Breechblock is made up of several pieces. Plug for chamber has a raised flame director. Pivoted operating arm is 7-1/2” long and terminates in a large ring at rear. It is connected to a locking block also pivoted to breech plug. Lifting the ring pivots lock out of engagement with receiver and then pivots breechblock forward. There is a gas escape hole in front of triggerguard. Conversion hammer is very similar to later M1842 percussion hammer. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with scattered spots of light surface rust and pitting. Wood has minor handling marks. Bore is fine with light pitting towards the muzzle. Mechanically excellent. 4-31018 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	324	$4,600.00	UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 69. NSN. 41” rnd bbl. “T / JN” and “PK / 3” cartouches are on left side of stock. This conversion was built on a Springfield M1816 flintlock musket. Rear of bbl was cut off and a 5-3/8” iron receiver installed. A nipple and bolster was built in to take the pan position on the orig flintlock lockplate. Breechblock is made up of several pieces. Plug for chamber has a raised flame director. Pivoted operating arm is 7-1/2” long and terminates in a large ring at rear. It is connected to a locking block also pivoted to breech plug. Lifting the ring pivots lock out of engagement with receiver and then pivots breechblock forward. There is a gas escape hole in front of triggerguard. Conversion hammer is very similar to later M1842 percussion hammer. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with scattered spots of light surface rust and pitting. Wood has minor handling marks. Bore is fine with light pitting towards the muzzle. Mechanically excellent. 4-31018 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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