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![]() "Green Breech Loading .53 (AL5359) Guns International #: 101599493 Seller's Inventory #: AL5359 Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (713) 575-5814 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 7349 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: " Green breech loading rifle caliber .53 under hammer percussion. Upper breech tang marked “Green’s Patent Nov.17 1857. Note: The patent date is legible but with a magnifying glass. This was the first bolt action firearm adopted by the U. S. Ordnance The barrel has an oval bore. 900 rifles were bought by U.S. and were delivered in 1863. WM Read & Sons of Boston . Sold limited quantities to state militia units. The action works perfectly. This rifle is in excellent condition. Barrel length is 35 ½". Hard to find Civil War rifle! SOLD Antique: Yes |