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Lane&Read of Boston percussion rifle with Heavy Whitworth barrel
Guns International #: 100844389 Seller's Inventory #: 1
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Target
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tiger69
Member Since: 4/16/17
First Name: Paul
Last Name: Parsons
State: Montana
Zip: 59935
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 291-3485
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money order, Certified check
Description:
Lane and Read of boston percussion rifle from the 1800's. Has a very rare Heavy Whitworth barrel used by sharpshooters /snipers during the Civil War. Rifle has a hickory stock with brass trigger guard and butt plate with hand engraving.
The whitworth barrel is octogon in shape and the rileing is also octogon shape which required custom made bullets. These Barrels were known to be accurate out to 1500yds +.
Like any antique firearm it should be checked out by a competent gunsmith if you planned on fireing it.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Lane and Read of Boston Whitworth octagonal barrel
Model: sharpshooter/sniper
Caliber Info: .58
Bore: rifled
Condition: good
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: fair
Bore Condition: good
Barrels: whit worth
Barrel Type: octagon
Action: muzzle
Triggers: single
Stock: Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
50 inches
Stock Heel: Brass
Stock Cast: walnut
Fore End: Brass
Butt Pad: Brass
Finish: oil
Weight: 10 pounds
Sights: v sight
Manufacture Date: 1800's
Engraving: brass
Extras: engraving brass