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![]() 1800s NEW ENGLAND Antique Rifle WILLIAM READ Boston, Mass. .52 Percussion Boston Made Long Arm for the Frontier Guns International #: 103181281 Seller's Inventory #: 254087 Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1060 Total Number of Listings: 39154 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: 1800s NEW ENGLAND Antique Rifle WILLIAM READ Boston, Mass. .52 Percussion Boston Made Long Arm for the Frontier Here we present an antique William Read Rifle, made circa the mid-19th Century in Boston, Massachusetts. This piece features a half-length stock with a wooden rib for the ramrod along the underside of the barrel. Rifle sights. Round barrel in .52 caliber with micro-groove type rifling. This would have been a very workmanlike gun for the homestead or frontier in the mid-19th Century. The overall condition is very good. Stock shows use and there is an old and subtle repair just above the lock. The original finish has darkened. Legible markings. The bore still bears the micro-groove rifling and a natural patina. Crisp action. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 33 inches. Caliber: .52 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1300 #254087 Price: $1,300.00 Antique: Yes |