Guns International #: 101256354
Seller's Inventory #: 8252
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Guns International #: 101256354
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Kentucky Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Active Listings: 1466
Total Listings: 29942
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique PITTSBURGH Bown ENTERPRISE GUN WORKS Rifle
Description: Antique PITTSBURGH Bown ENTERPRISE GUN WORKS Rifle PENNSYLVANIA Long Rifle with “KILL DEER”! Here we present an antique Enterprise Gun Works Pennsylvania Half-Stock Long Rifle, made circa the 1850s. Enterprise Gun Works (1848-1883) offered one of the finest 19th century ranges of firearms and sporting goods available from 136-138 Wood Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Enterprise was founded by James Bown and a partner surnamed Tetley. Bown became the sole proprietor of the business in 1862, during the war. Bown was an English immigrant who was only 25 when he started his business. His son James eventually joined him in the partnership. Their trademark was “Kill Deer”, a stag facing left with their company name angling above the creature, this almost certainly a reference to Natty Bumppo’s rifle’s name in the Letherstocking Tales (which included The Last of the Mohicans) by James Fenimore Cooper in the 1820s. The Bowns’ successors had this to say in an advertisement in 1883: “The only manufacturers of the CELEBRATED KENTUCKY RIFLES, which name was adopted by the senior member of this firm in 1848; ... all our Rifles have our name stamped on each barrel, and THIS STAMP.” This rifle features German silver hardware to include a patchbox, a star and a stag emblem. It is equipped with double set triggers and a .38 caliber fully octagonal barrel with a turned down muzzle. Also included are an original powder horn and bullet mold. The overall condition is very good. The metal retains its smooth brown finish. The stock is in very good shape. The bore is clean with sharp rifling. The action is excellent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 36 inch octagon. Caliber: .38 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 $1625 #8252 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101256354
Seller's Inventory #: 8252
Guns International #: 101256354
Seller's Inventory #: 8252