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$3,450.00

HALL MODEL 1819 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 52. Fine Hall rifle with “1832” dated breech block. It has 33″ rnd bbl with offset sights in orig flintlock mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three pinned bands and a buttonhead ramrod. Accompanied by an orig Hall socket bayonet. Breech block has the “NORTH” markings and is likely a replacement as the pinned bands indicated Harper’s Ferry manufacture. North, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, used spring band retainers exclusively.” PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: As noted, fine. Bbl retains about 30% dark orig brown with balance cleaned to a brownish patina. The bands retain 75-80% orig brown finish. Receiver & breech block are mottled dark patina. Stock has a crack in left side by receiver, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is fine. 4-33982 JR5 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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