Guns International #: 103093313
Seller's Inventory #: 90BE-2025

Category - Frank Wesson

Category
Frank Wesson

FRANK WESSON 44 RIMFIRE....24" BARREL

Description:
FRANK WESSON 44 RIMFIRE....24" BARREL...
This is a Frank Wesson single-shot breechloader in excellent condition. This 1st Type, twin-trigger, .44 caliber rimfire, Wesson rifle made circa 1859 to 1864, is one of the estimated 2,000 Type 1 units produced at Worcester, Massachusetts.
This tip-up F. Wesson rifle, though not a military purchase, is an extremely fine rifle specimen. The weapon, often referred to as a carbine, measures 39” long overall and weighs 6 pounds. The octagonal rifled barrel is 24” long. There is some light brown patina, some speckling and light pitting. Overall is in excellent condition. The rounded iron receiver / frame and the forend are forged integrally. Short wooden forend stock. Rifle retains its original vertical slotted link (guide) at the right rear of barrel as well as its German-silver, mounted-blade front sight. Top of barrel flat marked “FRANK WESSON WORCESTOR MASS. / PATENTED OCT 25, 1859 & NOV 11, 1862.” Bore is excellent. Original two-leaf rear sight.
 Barrel breech has a slight relief or recess at each side to accommodate the removal of the metallic rim cartridge. Rifle has its original sling swivel mount in the stock.  

Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire
Manufacturer: FRANK WESSON
Model: SINGLE SHOT
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrels: 24
Action: SINGLE SHOT
Triggers: DOUBLE SET TRIGGER
Item Location: MICHIGAN

Price: $899.00
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