Original John Sheets Longrifle
Guns International #: 100536139 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: moose1956
Member Since: 3/6/15
State: Virginia
Zip: 23185
Country: United States
Phone: (757) 871-9424
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Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 3
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, UPSP Money Orders, Cashier Check
Description:
This is a very nice original John Sheets rifle made in the 1820-1830 period. It was converted to percussion a very long time ago by simply replacing the lock. There is cap erosion at the breech enough to suggest that the conversion was done early in the gun's life. The forward lock screw is now a wood screw that has hand filed threads. The forend was broken at one time at the third thimble from the muzzle and a repair was done which is solid. The finish appears to be original and has not been cleaned or refinished. There are seven silver inlays on the gun, six are acorn styled. John Sheets and a few other gunmakers in the area were fond of using inlays of this style. The trigger guard has an interesting repair to the casting that was done when the rifle was built. The barrel is 42¾" long and about .43 caliber. Two of the wedge tennons have been replaced along with two of the wedges. The patchbox is a typical style used by Sheets with the four petal flower finial. The ramrod appears to be original to the gun and still has the long iron tip which is threaded for a wiper. The triggers have the typical lateral adjustment screw used by Sheets and they still work fine. The lock is marked 'GOULCHER' and works fine as well. It has no half cock which is typical for percussion locks of the time period.
Overall this rifle is in a very desirable condition with very minimal restoration done to it.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes