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Louis Gerteis Custom Percussion Target Rifle .45 Cal. (1855-59) ANTIQUE
Guns International #: 101785826 Seller's Inventory #: 111821-4
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooters Exchange
Company: Shooters Exchange
Member Since: 8/11/13
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Hales
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28904
Country: United States
Phone: (828) 644-3443
Phone2: (828) 644-3443
Fax: (828) 575-5465
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 3226
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, M/C, Amex, Discover, Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Personal Checks. If an item is paid in full with a card there will be an additional 3.5% fee applied.
Description:
Louis Gerteis Custom Percussion Target Rifle in .45 Cal. Mfg. 1855-1859. German immigrant who built custom guns in New Orleans 1855-1885 and may have built Sniper Rifles for Confederate Forces early in the Civil War. LOP 13 3/4". 31 1/2" Heavy #3 Octagon Barrel with an EXCELLENT Bore for it's age with STRONG RIFLING. Both the Blued Metal and Walnut Stock have been FULLY RESTORED by SHOOTER'S EXCHANGE and LOOK GREAT. Engraved Receiver and Trigger Guard / Assembly . Double Set Triggers. Tang Sight marked M.S.A Co. Gladstone, Mich. A HARD TO FIND, CUSTOM RIFLE IN GREAT CONDITION. Weight: 10.48 lbs. Trigger Pull: 12 oz. with Adjustable Set Trigger. As an ANTIQUE, No FFL is required to purchase. More photos available upon request. Ships to Lower 48 W/ Insurance $65.00."
A TRUE ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM BUILT TARGET RIFLE, MORE THAN 150 YEARS OLD.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Louis Gerteis
Model: Custom
Barrel Length: 31 1/2
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Refinished
Wood Condition: Refinished
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Percussion
Triggers: Double Set
LOP: 13 3/4
Finish: Blue
Weight: 10.48 lbs.
Manufacture Date: 1855-59