UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING CONVERSION HALF STOCK RIFLE.

UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING CONVERSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 38CF Cal. 28-1/4” oct bbl. The conversion is a primitive copy of the Springfield trapdoor mechanism with a locking pin operated by a button on the left side of the breechblock. The very long firing pin is spring-loaded and retained by a large screw on the right side of the block. The hinge is soldered to the top of the bbl. The orig percussion drum was removed and the hole filled with a blank plug. The maple stock has a distinct tiger stripe. The bbl has an iron under-rib with brass thimbles. The stock mountings are brass except for the wear plate and cheekpiece decorations which are German silver. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Brass parts also have a heavy patina. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58566 FS677 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	96	$575.00	UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING CONVERSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 38CF Cal. 28-1/4” oct bbl. The conversion is a primitive copy of the Springfield trapdoor mechanism with a locking pin operated by a button on the left side of the breechblock. The very long firing pin is spring-loaded and retained by a large screw on the right side of the block. The hinge is soldered to the top of the bbl. The orig percussion drum was removed and the hole filled with a blank plug. The maple stock has a distinct tiger stripe. The bbl has an iron under-rib with brass thimbles. The stock mountings are brass except for the wear plate and cheekpiece decorations which are German silver. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Brass parts also have a heavy patina. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58566 FS677 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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