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Frederick Wassmann, Washington, DC Percussion Target Rifle
Guns International #: 100848477 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Benchrest and Target Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gordon Barlow Antiques
Company: Gordon Barlow Antiques
Member Since: 4/1/17
State: Virginia
Zip: 24401
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 448-0344
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 28
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Credit Card
Description:
Frederick Wassmann Washington, DC Percussion Target Rifle (ca 1860)
Frederick Wassmann (Gunsmith 1854 - 1887) Deluxe Engraved Single Shot Percussion Rifls. This is one of the rarest Single Shot percussion sporting / target rifles every found. Frederick Wassmann operated a gunsmith shop at 902 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC for more than 20 years.
Frederick Wassmann was a German immigrant that came to America before the Civil War and set up shop in the Georgetown district of Washington D.C. He was noted for fine craftsmanship and produced a very limited number of high quality rifles.
The rifle is stocked in American walnut with double set triggers and has a .44 cal bore. It is wonderfully balanced and lines up perfectly to the shoulder. The heavy octagon barrel measures 23 1/8" long and is 1 1/8" wide across the flats. There is no provision for a rear sight, and the globe front sight is a replacement. A beautiful and original turned lollipop tang sight is fitted, featuring a 1 1/2" wide aperture. The left barrel flat is stamped "F. WASSMANN / WASHINGTON D.C.".
The lock, breech, and furniture are elaborately engraved throughout. The barrel and furniture have turned a very pleasing smooth dark plum patina, while the case colored lock and barrel tang have faded to silvery/brown. The engraving remains very crisp overall. The stock features a checkered wrist with a large cheekpiece. The wood shows it's untouched original piano finish and is excellent overall showing little to no marring. Aside from a very tight 1 1/4" crack between the barrel tang and lock, and a 1/2" check between the tip of the trigger guard and palm rest escutcheon, there are no additional cracks, chips, or repairs. Sharply curved, massive buttplate and toeplate with elaborate Schuetzen style trigger guard. Engraved wedge escutcheons, iron forend cap, and palm rest fitting under the forestock. The action and double set triggers both are crisp and function absolutely flawlessly. The rifle weighs 11 lbs.
This is a very rare and unusual American rifle that will be a highlight and conversation piece to any antique arms collection
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SOLD
Antique: Yes