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Antique NEW ENGLAND LONG RIFLE Mid-19th Cent .40 Cal WILLIAM READ Boston HUNTING/HOMESTEAD Rifle w/PEEP SIGHT
Guns International #: 102563728 Seller's Inventory #: 220076
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Kentucky Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique NEW ENGLAND LONG RIFLE Mid-19th Cent .40 Cal WILLIAM READ Boston
HUNTING/HOMESTEAD Rifle w/PEEP SIGHT
Here we present an antique New England Long Rifle with a William Read of Boston Percussion Lock, made circa the mid-19th Century. Its stout octagonal barrel is in .40 caliber, large enough to take small to medium sized game or to defend the homestead against unwanted aggression. Rifle manufacture in the mid-to-late 19th Century was rapidly changing over from thousands of craftsmen all over the United States and on the Frontier making and selling their wares, to the large factories with standardized assembly lines and modern manufacturing techniques.
This rifle features a small patchbox and a lock marked by the maker and dealer William Read of Boston. There is a tang-mounted rear peep sight. The front sight blade was repaired and apparently was lost again.
The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is dim and nearly smoothbore. The stock is solid.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 31 inches.
Caliber: .40 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#220076
SOLD
Antique: Yes