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American Percussion Mule Ear Sporting Rifle
Guns International #: 101605042 Seller's Inventory #: American Percussion Mule Ear Rifle
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 215
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
A fine American made .60 cal, with 32" round barrel with a good bore showing some scattered light oxidation, minor pitting and bright areas with strong rifling. This is an interesting example utilizing a back action style lockplate, necessitating a rather lengthy hammer; it is of straight style seen on mule ear type guns, although the "ear" appears to have broken off long ago, but the arm can still be pulled back until locking at full cock.. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a pewter-gunmetal patina showing some scattered smoothed-over fine pitting and remnants of old minor oxidation staining. The underside of the barrel is marked with what appears to be a small "JAE" and the lockplate, nosecap and buttplate tang show some very simple border embellishments. The rifle is equipped with a German silver sideplate, pewter nosecap, pewter buttplate, brass toe plate and there is a 3 1/4" inlay along the left side of the butt that appears to be some kind of antique hard rubber or celluloid material, again showing a softened "JAE" marking. The smooth pistolgrip buttstock appears to be of gumwood or something similar while the forend is hardwood showing a dark varnish, the stocks remain in very good plus condition showing some scattered light dings, thinning finish along the forend and a tiny drying crack near the right side base of the pistolgrip. Some of the screws appear to be replacements, the rifle is equipped with a fixed semi-buckhorn rear sight, brass blade front and an antique brass-tipped ramrod is included. The lock seems to function well mechanically. These ole' mule ears are hard to find and rarely seen! When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
SOLD
Antique: Yes