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E. Phillips (aka Edwin Phillips) Percussion Cap Muzzleloader, .35 Caliber, Made in NY, 1851-1884
Guns International #: 103363390 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antiques - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: JDP
Company: Barboursville Arms, LLC
Member Since: 10/12/14
First Name: Jerry
Last Name: Pownall
State: Virginia
Zip: 22923
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 207-0597
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 71
Total Number of Listings: 295
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Check, USPS Money Order
Description:
This E. Phillips percussion-cap muzzleloader is estimated to be at least 140 years old, and probably older. It has no brand or model that I am aware of, other than E. Phillips, NY. My internet searches indicate the manufacturer, Edwin Phillips, was in business from 1840 to 1884, first as a cabinet maker (1840s), then as a gunsmith / gunmaker from around 1850 until 1884. One internet site reports that:
"... Edwin Phillips worked in New York City during the mid-19th century and was located at 78 Chrystie from 1850 to 1878. This is a classic example of the types of mid-19th century target rifles that were often pressed into service during the early part of the American Civil War as "sharp shooters" rifles...."
There only a few markings on this rifle. "E. PHILLIPS" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, under the forend. Below that is stamped "NEW YORK". Below that is stamped "CAST STEEL". Further back on barrel and also under the forend is stamped H. COCK & MUZZY. (Photos of another E. Phillips’ gun has HITCHCOOK & MUZZY). Below that is "CAST STEEL" again. I've read that E. Phillips used heavy barrels, scopes and tang sights. This rifle has a 32-inch, heavy octagon barrel with a round muzzle weighing in at just under ten pounds (9 pounds, 15.1 ounces). There is an open rear sight mounted in a dovetail, and there is also a dovetail near the muzzle for a front sight, but the front sight is missing. Also, the rear sight may not be original, as it has a darker finish than the rest of the barrel. There are no indications that this rifle was made for a scope or a tang sight. The rifle has a classic American double-set trigger where the rear (normal-looking curved trigger) sets the straight (non-curved) firing trigger. There is an adjustment screw between the two triggers. The one-piece wood rifle stock / forend shows “tiger striping” on the stock indicating the wood is probably curly maple (aka tiger maple or fiddleback maple), but could be a curly walnut. Both were favorites for rifle stocks in the mid-1800s. The stock / forend is adorned with very fine checkering on both sides of the wrist. All the metal trim on the external part of the gun – barrel wedge escutcheons, forend cap, ramrod thimble, trigger guard, trigger plate extensions (front and rear), tang plate, and butt plate – appear to be brass, but with the patina, it is hard to tell. I believe it is .35 caliber.
The overall condition of this rifle is about 98 percent, notwithstanding the missing front sight and possibly non-original rear sight. All the external metal parts of the rifle have a uniform reddish patina, perhaps from age or manufacture finish. There is no rust on the gun. The wood is also 98 percent, with two or three small dents smaller then the size of a BB, a few small dents on the right side of the forend, just forward of the barrel wedge, and a couple, what I call line dents – dents that are linear in shape. There is one ¾-inch scrap on the right side of the forend, just forward of the lock plate and a ¼-inch scrap on the left side/top of the forend, just opposite of the hammer. All of these blemishes are visible in the photos There are no other cracks, gouges, or other signs of wear to the wood. The checkering shows some handling wear, but no damage to the checkering. The rifle if fully functional pand all action parts and other parts are tight. The only except is that the ramrod owes not lock in place. Whoever owned this rifle took care of it.
The photos are high resolution, so zoom to see details. Contact me for additional photos of any area you would like to see or see better. Buyer pays $65 USPS Priority mail and $22.45 insurance. Virginia buyers must pay 5.3% sales tax.
The fastest way to get this gun is to pay with USPS (U.S. Postal Service) money orders, as they are like cash. I will ship the rifle immediately upon receipt of a USPS money order. I will also accept a personal check or other type money, as well as bank checks and cashier's checks, but I will hold the gun until it clears my bank; this includes bank checks and cashier’s checks. I do not accept credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal.
Check or money order must be made out to Jerry Pownall or Barboursville Arms.
Price: $1,500.00