Cool American Swivel Barrel Percussion Rifle
Guns International #: 100503003 Seller's Inventory #: 26400
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1193
Total Number of Listings: 20186
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
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, percussion .40 caliber rifled barrel for patched ball and .45 caliber straight rifled buck or ball barrel, 36 inch barrels, very good bores. This swivel barrel rifle features an "H.E. Leman/Lancaster Pa" marked lightly engraved back action lock, double set triggers with German style pin front trigger and brass triggerguard with spur grip. The barrel lock is released by a thin trigger in front of the triggerguard. Both barrels are marked "F.W. Schrett" in script. They are brazed together with a flat iron strip on one side and ramrod channel opposite. Barrels show light punch twist engraving on top flat around sights. The very thin mid 9th century style low comb curly maple stock has a shadowline cheekpiece with silver star inlay. A small fleur-de-lis shaped inlay is missing from top of wrist. The engraved brass patchbox has three piercings and separate sideplates beside lid. The lid is held shut by a simple spring catch. The spiral striped ramrod is held by four brass ferrules. Ferrule closest to receiver is resoldered in place. Rifle shows marks and wear typical from many years service, brass furniture shows an aged patina and iron parts are brown. The swivel works however it is slightly loose. Hammer screw may be a replacement. Wood shows a chip at toe partially repaired with filler. This is a very nice American swivel barrel rifle with lots of character, a rather uncommon design and attractive patchbox. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: F.W. Schrett
Model: Swivel Rifle
Caliber Info: 40 + .45 Cal Pe
Gauge Info: 40 + .45 Cal Pe