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Sharpshooter's Rifle (J. B. Smith Civil War Era)
Guns International #: 100968747 Seller's Inventory #: 0100118
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: OnMark USA
Company: OnMark USA, Inc.
Member Since: 4/30/13
First Name: David
Last Name: Cochran
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27407
Country: United States
Phone: (336) 215-1904
Phone2: (336) 706-0892
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 10
Total Number of Listings: 644
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Bank Check, Money Order
Description:
This is a J. B. Smith, Civil War era, sharpshooter's rifle. The octagonal barrel is marked "J. B. Smith Maker, Northfield, VT, Warranted Gain-Twist, Cast Steel" with the number "18" before the legend, and the number "100" after. It has an engraved "Sheldon" sidelock and an engraved hammer. The tock is American walnut. The cantilever sight extends 4" behind the uncocked hammer. It features double set triggers. The brass hardware and German silver inlays accent this beautiful rifle. The octagonal barrel measures 28 1/4 inches. The end of the barrel has four holes to accommodate a "false muzzle" used in loading the rifle, so as not to damage the rifliong with the ramrod. This rifle could have been used by one of the Vermont men in Company F, First united States Sharpshooters, which was the first shorpshooter company mustered into service on September 13, 1861, at Randolph, VT. Weight of this rifle is 10 lbs. 8 oz. Condition is excellent.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: J. B. Smith Maker
Model: Sharpshooter's Rifle
Caliber Info: .36
Condition: Excellent