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(SCARCE) ...Greene Bolt Action ...1857 Percussion Rifle....CIVIL WAR.....LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 101575387 Seller's Inventory #: #1158
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
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Number of Active Listings: 98
Total Number of Listings: 443
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
((SCARCE)) Greene Bolt Action 1857 Percussion Rifle....LAYAWAY?...53 caliber, 35" barrel, S/N 3522. Blued finish, walnut stock, barrel secured by three flat, spring retained barrel bands. Tang marked in two lines: GREENE'S PATENT / NOV 17, 1857. Three large "C" marks are stamped along the top of the stock comb, with a fourth stamped into the top of the buttplate, along with four dashes. Retains original rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and correct pattern combination ramrod and cleaning rod. Trap in butt for storing cleaning brush which is not present. This unique underhammer percussion bolt action breech loading rifle uses Charles Lancaster's patent oval bore that appears smooth to casual observation, but is actually a system of mechanical rifling with the major axis of the bore slightly larger than the minor axis of the bore, and the bore itself twisting along the length of the barrel. While ingenious and extremely accurate, the system was prone to stripping after several thousand rounds were fired. Additionally, the patent ammunition relied upon a greased wad in the base of the cartridge to create obturation and prevent gas leakage and this wad remained in the chamber after firing unless it was manually removed, meaning it ended upon the nose of the next bullet, causing inconsistent accuracy. Roughly 4,500 were produced by the A.H. Waters company for Greene ca 1863, with 3,000 being delivered on a Russian military contract and roughly 900 being purchased by the US Ordnance Department. A rare and interesting early bolt action military rifle....CONDITION:... About fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some fading, thinning, dulling and wear. Middle barrel band with much of the brilliant nitre blue finish. Barrel with some scattered surface oxidation, triggerguard and hammer with more oxidation, some minor roughness and flecks of surface rust that should clean off. Rear band shows some moderate pitting, as does the rear sight and the buttplate. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore is mostly bright with some lightly scattered pitting. Stock near fine, showing some scattered bumps, dings and mars, some minor chipping around the tang and some surface discoloration that could be cleaned off...... 2nd firearm ships FREE with this one!!!....WITH CONFIDENCE! S/H $45 (48 STATES). Thanks!....Greg a82-87
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Greene
Model: 1857 Bolt Action Percussion
Serial Number: 3522