Guns International #: 101982760
Seller's Inventory #: AL7478
.54 caliber 42.5"" octagonal barrel percussion trade musket by Jacob Fordney.Gun is believed to be one of the 250 contracted by the U.S. Government in 1837. Metal is a brown patina with moderate oxidation noted. Barrel is marked J Fordney/Lancaster/PA and is still legible. Wood is good with an old repaired crack noted from the rear pipe to the middle thimbles. Dings and handling wear are visible as is a coating of old varnish that has been applied. Action functions with no half cock.
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Guns International #: 101982760
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State:
Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone:
(713) 781-1960
Fax:
(713) 781-6407
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
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"Jacob Fordney percussion trade rifle (AL7478)
Description: " .54 caliber 42.5"" octagonal barrel percussion trade musket by Jacob Fordney.Gun is believed to be one of the 250 contracted by the U.S. Government in 1837. Metal is a brown patina with moderate oxidation noted. Barrel is marked J Fordney/Lancaster/PA and is still legible. Wood is good with an old repaired crack noted from the rear pipe to the middle thimbles. Dings and handling wear are visible as is a coating of old varnish that has been applied. Action functions with no half cock. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101982760
Seller's Inventory #: AL7478
.54 caliber 42.5"" octagonal barrel percussion trade musket by Jacob Fordney.Gun is believed to be one of the 250 contracted by the U.S. Government in 1837. Metal is a brown patina with moderate oxidation noted. Barrel is marked J Fordney/Lancaster/PA and is still legible. Wood is good with an old repaired crack noted from the rear pipe to the middle thimbles. Dings and handling wear are visible as is a coating of old varnish that has been applied. Action functions with no half cock.
Guns International #: 101982760
Seller's Inventory #: AL7478
.54 caliber 42.5"" octagonal barrel percussion trade musket by Jacob Fordney.Gun is believed to be one of the 250 contracted by the U.S. Government in 1837. Metal is a brown patina with moderate oxidation noted. Barrel is marked J Fordney/Lancaster/PA and is still legible. Wood is good with an old repaired crack noted from the rear pipe to the middle thimbles. Dings and handling wear are visible as is a coating of old varnish that has been applied. Action functions with no half cock.