Guns International #: 100522374
Seller's Inventory #: 22832
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Guns International #: 100522374
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Kentucky Rifles
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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
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1250
Total Listings: 20666
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.
Percussion Full Stock Rifle Attributed to Silas Allen Jr.
Description: S# NSN, .50 cal. percussion, 41 inch octagon swamped barrel, good smooth bore. This percussion rifle features a plain walnut stock with simple brass wedge escutcheons, brass tailpipe,ferrules, triggerguard, butplate, and patchbox cover. The trigger is also made of cast brass. Lock is marked "london Warranted" with engraved bird in rushes and simple decorative work above marking and on hammer. A small diamond shaped silver wrist escutcheon is present and stock has a cheekpiece with single shadow line and crisp bottom edge. Front sight is brass, rear slot is empty. Lock is held by a single screw in an oval sideplate. Patchbox has a thumbnail release and five piece hinge. It is quite similar in shape to the pair shown on page 31 of Chandlers Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes & Barrel Marks. The engraving is also quite simnilar. Both these guns are also full stocked in plain walnut and are marked S Allen on barrels. Silas Allen Jr was born in 1785 and worked in Shrewsbuty Mass from 1806-1845 making flint and percussion long guns. He died in 1850. Rifle remains in very good condition with a mottled dark developing patina on barrel. The drum, lock and barrel breech show typical pitting. Stock has a crack behind tang on right side and several small cracks along forend edges with a small piece missing on right 12 inches from muzzle. Brass parts wear a nice aged patina, lock and patchbox work well. An old rod with loom at tone end and reenforced tip at other is present, it is quite old and may be original. A very nice fullstock rifle for the collector. Antique SOLD Manufacturer: Silas Allen Model: Percussion Caliber Info: .50 Cal Gauge Info: .50 Cal |
Guns International #: 100522374
Seller's Inventory #: 22832
Guns International #: 100522374
Seller's Inventory #: 22832