P.W. Porter Second Model Percussion Turret Rifle
Guns International #: 101859484 Seller's Inventory #: AF2040
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

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Description:
Scarce P.W. Porter second model percussion turret rifle. Serial #429, 50 cal, 26" octagon barrel. Blue/case hardened finish with walnut stock. Approximately 350-400 of these rifles were manufactured in 1850s. This one falls into the correct 300-679 serial number range and has "ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW=YORK" and "P.W.  PORTER'S/PATENT./1851." on the upper left flat, a dovetailed blade front sight offset to the left, coordinating adjustable rear sight, serpentine loading lever, "429" on many of the various components, 9-shot turret, and smooth buttstock with steel buttplate. "GDM" is marked near the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Condition very good with mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the exterior surfaces, some bright fire blue finish on the internal components. Mechanically fine.

SOLD

Manufacturer: P.W. Porter
Model: Second
Serial Number: 429
Barrel Length: 26