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Caucasus Mountains Azerbaijan Snaphaunce Rifle
Guns International #: 101689814 Seller's Inventory #: Caucasus Mountains Snaphaunce Rifle
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - 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: 284
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
SOLD A most colorful and romantic snaphaunce with an about 58 caliber rifled bore. The octagon barrel is about 39” long and is a plum brown patina with overall light oxidation and some pitting showing numerous punched half-circle decorations at muzzle and breech. There is a simple brass front sight and grooved style rear. The snaphaunce lock is rather long, about 6 1/2” in length with a very long chiseled mainspring with chiseling on the jaws of the cock and the frizzen. This style has been found in southern Russia/Azerbaijan Caucasus Mountains region.There is a simple sheet iron triggerguard and trigger (the trigger drags within the guard), all of the screws seem to protrude quite a bit through the lockplate and tang of barrel. The southern Asia Minor hardwood stock is full-length and rates about very good showing much of what is likely original varnish, light dings and handling marks, drying cracks, more prominent at the butt. There is carved open foliate decoration on the left stock flat, to the rear of the tang and a bit to the rear of the lockplate. There is an antique ramrod present and the lockplate does not function mechanically, as the hammer does not catch on the sear , but all the parts appear to be present.. While perhaps purposed as an actual “usable” rifle (as the bore was indeed rifled), the construction is rather handmade and shows signs of heay use. Guns from this region may have been used over 100 years as weapons were scarce. 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