Guns International #: 101016014
Seller's Inventory #: 34780
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Guns International #: 101016014
Category - Single Shot Rifles - English
- Antique Rifles - Percussion
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State:
New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Active Listings: 1199
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Methods: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Cased Percussion Rifle and Accessories by Nathan Whitmore of New York
Description: NSN, .36 Caliber, 26 1/2" octagon barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a very handsome rifle, made circa 1850 by Nathan Whitmore, of Potsdam, NY. Whitmore was known for making percussion target rifles, and this example has excellent original browning along the barrel, a small globe front target sight, and turn-screw adjustable rear barrel sight on the top flat. The breech is marked “N. WHITMORE CAST STEEL" on the top flat, and has beautiful color case-hardening on the breech plug and nipple bolster. The lock is lightly engraved with a floral motif that has no further markings, and also has lovely original color case-hardening which carries over onto the gracefully swooping hammer. The lock itself is still tight and fully functional with crisp double-set triggers. The half-length walnut stock has scattered minor handling marks and bruises, and is fastened by a single wedge with plain German silver escutcheons. The underside of the forend has an engraved, rectangular silver panel inlay, and an ivory forend cap that has toned nicely with age. An old, with-the-grain crack is present on the right side running forward from the lockplate. The hooked trigger guard has mild freckling, but the original color case-hardening still shows through, as does the color on the large and ornate patchbox. The rifle is housed in a British style traveling case with circular brass handle, and brass-reinforced corners. The interior has eleven compartments with a new, green baize lining. The accessories include: false muzzle, bullet-starter, bullet mould, powder measure, oil bottle, turn-screw, nipple wrench, mainspring vise, and cleaning rod. One of the compartments has a removable bullet box with sliding lid. The case, although of typical British configuration, is made of maple instead of oak, and may actually be American in origin as well. This is a truly beautiful little rifle, and comes with terrific period accessories. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Whitmore Model: Target Caliber Info: .36 Gauge Info: .36 |
Guns International #: 101016014
Seller's Inventory #: 34780
Guns International #: 101016014
Seller's Inventory #: 34780