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* Antique 1850s C. BONTEMPS NJ FULL STOCK TIGER MAPLE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE
Guns International #: 101542755 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Category: Kentucky Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
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Number of Active Listings: 20
Total Number of Listings: 1102
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDER - CHECK
Description:
1850s ERA .38 CALIBER "KENTUCKY" RIFLE BY CHARLES BONTEMPS, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. ABOUT 54" OVERALL WITH 38" BARREL, LEGIBLY STAMPED "CAMBEN NJ BONTEMPS" MEASURES 7/8" ACROSS THE FLATS. BORE HAS VISIBLE RIFLING IN NEED OF A GOOD CLEANING. BARREL A SMOOTH BROWN PATINA OVERALL MIXING WITH PEWTER PATINA ON THE HIGH EDGES. SOME MODERATE PITTING AROUND THE FLASH AREA OF BOLSTER & BREECH. LOCK IS MARKED "H.E. LEMAN/LANCASTER, PA", APPEARS TO BE CORRECT & ORIGINAL TO THE GUN. FEATURES DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS IN WORKING ORDER. SOLID TIGER STRIPE MAPLE STOCK RATES VERY GOOD, PROBABLY ORIGINAL FINISH WITH PROPER WEAR & HANDLING MARKS FROM THE AGES, NO CRACKS, A NICELY DONE OLD PIECED IN REPAIR ALONG THE BARREL ON UPPER LEFT SIDE REAR OF NOSECAP ABOUT 1/4" x 7 1/4" (SEE LAST PICS) AND CHARRING AROUND FLASH AREA.. FURNITURE IS ALL BRASS HAVING SOME LIGHT ENGRAVING ON PATCHBOX, TOE & LOCK SCREW PLATE. ORIGINAL HORN TIPPED RAMROD WITH LOAD PULLING SCREW INTACT.
A GREAT LOOKING FAIRLY PRICED RIFLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION or DISPLAY.
$60.00 OVERSIZE SAFE PACK S&H EAST or $70.00 WEST OF THE BIG RIVER. SHIPS DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. POSTAL INSURANCE EXTRA COST IF WANTED.
SEE ALL "ESTATE ANTIQUES" LISTINGS FOR MORE GOOD STUFF AT SENSIBLE PRICES FROM OLD TIME COLLECTIONS & ESTATES.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: CHARLES BONTEMPS
Barrel Length: 38
Bore: NEEDS CLEANING
Chambers: CLEAR
Condition: VERY GOOD AS PICTURED
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VISIBLE RIFLING
Barrel Type: OCTAGON
Action: WORKING
Triggers: DOUBLE SET
Stock: TIGER STRIPE MAPLE
Butt Pad: ORIGINAL BRASS METAL
LOP: 12 3/4
Finish: ORIGINAL AGED
Weight: 9 LBS.
Sights: ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1850s