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War of 1812 British Chief's Grade Presentation Fusil
Guns International #: 100741800 Seller's Inventory #: GT126
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Pete Erickson
Company: Frontier Americana of Fargo
Member Since: 12/16/11
State: North Dakota
Country: United States
Phone: (701) 241-4440
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Number of Active Listings: 127
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: good check,
Description:
.62 caliber, 36 3/4 inch barrel, 52 1/4 inches overall, lock converted from flint, lock marked "Galton", "boar's head and horn" on lock plate and brass butt plate, silver Indian warrior or Chief thumb piece indicative of Chief's Gun on wrist, barrel carries Birmingham proof marks and faint "fox in circle", original inlaid silver spider front sight, all brass trigger guard has crack in tang, brass trade gun style ran rod pipes, all brass has dark aged patina, lock is mechanically good, iron parts have deep aged patina, stock has various use dings with minor loss along barrel and around lock, period coat of shellac or varnish.
British government contracted with 16 makers to supply these fusils. The British then presented them to strategic native leaders. The intent was to positively dispose the various leaders to assist the British against the Americans. These fusils were presented to tribes as far west as Minnesota/Manitoba.
SOLD
Antique: Yes