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Bavarian Model 1858/67 Podewils-Lindner Rifle
Guns International #: 100594501 Seller's Inventory #: 28778
Category: Military Arms - Military Rifles - Antique
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: 1184
Total Number of Listings: 20133
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:
Serial #29380, 13.7mm (.54 caliber), 36” barrel with a very good bore that has spots of dark freckling along its length. This is an interesting and seldom seen capping breechloader conversion that was adopted just prior to the widespread use of metallic cartridges by the world's armies. This example has an overall mottled, pewter-gray patina with some spots of light freckling scattered throughout. The lockplate has a partially visible Bavarian royal cypher with 1863 date and numerous Bavarian proofs on the breech. The “bolt” has interrupted locking threads with a large, top mounted loading opening and a newly made sliding dust cover that has been slightly aged to match the patina on the original metal better. The ammunition used was a paper wrapped cartridge that had an inverted musket cap embedded in the base. To load, the cartridge base was first placed on the nipple and twisted off so that the musket cap remained on the nipple, and the cartridge was then loaded through the top port. The European walnut stock has an old added oil finish with scattered minor handling marks and bruises. There are several old breaks and cracks at the wrist that have been nicely repaired with a re-applied finish at the wrist as well. The rifle has a correct, brass-tipped, replacement ramrod and is a very good example of a rare, and relatively well-designed capping breechloader that was introduced too late to influence subsequent developments. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Bavarian
Model: Podewils
Serial Number: 29380
Caliber Info: .54 Cal
Gauge Info: .54 Cal