Antique W.L. HUDSON Back Action CINCINNATI .48 Percussion HOMESTEAD Rifle ANTEBELLUM Game Getting Rifle by WELSH GUNMAKER

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Antique W.L. HUDSON Back Action CINCINNATI .48 Percussion HOMESTEAD Rifle  

ANTEBELLUM Game Getting Rifle by WELSH GUNMAKER

Here we present an antique W.L. Hudson Back Action Percussion Rifle made circa the mid-1800s in Cincinnati, Ohio. William L. Hudson Sr. (1812-1861) was a Welsh immigrant who came to the United States in 1837, became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. in 1848, and worked in Cincinnati, Ohio as a gunmaker and gunsmith in the antebellum era and beginning of the Civil War.

This rifle has an octagon barrel with a short turned down section at the muzzle for use with a starter, which is not included. "W.L. HUDSON/MAKER/CIN.O" is marked on the barrel. The rifle is fired using adjustable double set, single phase triggers. It has a spurred iron trigger guard and a nicely figured walnut buttstock.
The overall condition is good. Dark and even barrel patina. Strong action. A crack is present on each side of the forend and both have some movement. Small stable crack near the left side screw. A sliver of forend is missing on the right side towards the tip. Dark bore with serviceable rifling. Maker’s markings are legible. Drilled and tapped barrel tang.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 35 inches.

Caliber: .48 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1350

#254006

 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,350.00
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