Guns International #: 100994441
Seller's Inventory #: AL4229
American Half Stock Percussion Rifle. Approximately .38 caliber, 6 groove rifling. Gun weighs 12 lbs. Lock is marked “Ashmore”. No other markings except initials in script with flourishes. This gun was unquestionably owned by a Freemason: The beautifully figured stock has silver inlays of Masonic symbols such as the compass, the square, the trowel, the shovel, the mallet and others. Barrel length is 31 ½”, overall length is 47”. Gun has adjustable set trigger. Original checkering is excellent. Brass parts (lower butt strap) has engraved floral motif. This is an impressive rifle and virtually every silver inlay in the buttstock is Masonic symbolism. A handsome rifle! Probably made in the 1840’s or 1850’s.
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Guns International #: 100994441
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State:
Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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American Half Stock Percussion Rifle (AL4229)
Description: American Half Stock Percussion Rifle. Approximately .38 caliber, 6 groove rifling. Gun weighs 12 lbs. Lock is marked “Ashmore”. No other markings except initials in script with flourishes. This gun was unquestionably owned by a Freemason: The beautifully figured stock has silver inlays of Masonic symbols such as the compass, the square, the trowel, the shovel, the mallet and others. Barrel length is 31 ½”, overall length is 47”. Gun has adjustable set trigger. Original checkering is excellent. Brass parts (lower butt strap) has engraved floral motif. This is an impressive rifle and virtually every silver inlay in the buttstock is Masonic symbolism. A handsome rifle! Probably made in the 1840’s or 1850’s. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100994441
Seller's Inventory #: AL4229
American Half Stock Percussion Rifle. Approximately .38 caliber, 6 groove rifling. Gun weighs 12 lbs. Lock is marked “Ashmore”. No other markings except initials in script with flourishes. This gun was unquestionably owned by a Freemason: The beautifully figured stock has silver inlays of Masonic symbols such as the compass, the square, the trowel, the shovel, the mallet and others. Barrel length is 31 ½”, overall length is 47”. Gun has adjustable set trigger. Original checkering is excellent. Brass parts (lower butt strap) has engraved floral motif. This is an impressive rifle and virtually every silver inlay in the buttstock is Masonic symbolism. A handsome rifle! Probably made in the 1840’s or 1850’s.
Guns International #: 100994441
Seller's Inventory #: AL4229
American Half Stock Percussion Rifle. Approximately .38 caliber, 6 groove rifling. Gun weighs 12 lbs. Lock is marked “Ashmore”. No other markings except initials in script with flourishes. This gun was unquestionably owned by a Freemason: The beautifully figured stock has silver inlays of Masonic symbols such as the compass, the square, the trowel, the shovel, the mallet and others. Barrel length is 31 ½”, overall length is 47”. Gun has adjustable set trigger. Original checkering is excellent. Brass parts (lower butt strap) has engraved floral motif. This is an impressive rifle and virtually every silver inlay in the buttstock is Masonic symbolism. A handsome rifle! Probably made in the 1840’s or 1850’s.