"Green Breech Loading .53 (AL5359)
Guns International #: 101599493 Seller's Inventory #: AL5359
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique

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Verified Seller
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
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Number of Active Listings: 7349
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
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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