Richard Diemar American Percussion Target Rifle W. Muzzy Barrel
Guns International #: 100491842 Seller's Inventory #: 26230
Category: Benchrest and Target Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: 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.
Description:
S# NSN, .36 caliber percussion, 33 inch octagon barrel with 8 groove one turn in 45 inches rifling, bright excellent bore. This lovely target rifle was probably built in the 1857 to 1861 period as barrel Is marked "MUZZY" on bottom flat (Muzzy & Company, Worcester, MA, 1857-1861). Lock is marked R. Diemar Taunton (Richard Diemar Taunton Ma, 1856-1878) and features a simple engraving style also used on hammer and drum. Rifle has original tube and pin front sight and extended rear peep adjustable at aperture for windage and elevation and also for elevation with a thumbscrew mounted in tang. Other features include hand poured pewter forend tip, German silver escutions for the dual barrel wedges, hooked breech construction, checkered straight grip stock with cheekpiece, double set triggers, and triggerguard with finger rest and pistol grip. Muzzle is cut for the included falso muzzle. Rifle remains in excellent condition with an aged brown patina on barrel and sights with scattered areas of light pitting. Lock, hammer and triggerguard show traces of case colors in a grey patina. Stock shows a few dings and scratches , right side of forend has a repaired grain crack near tip. A very fine pre civil war target rifle with original sights by a local Taunton Mass maker using a Worcester made barrel. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: R. Diemar
Model: Target Rifle
Caliber Info: .36 Cal
Gauge Info: .36 Cal