Guns International #: 101467937
Seller's Inventory #: 20183
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Guns International #: 101467937
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
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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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RARE CIVIL WAR Greene Patent BREECHLOADING UNDERHAMMER Rifle by A.H. WATERS 1st BOLT ACTION Adopted by the US!
Description: RARE CIVIL WAR Greene Patent BREECHLOADING UNDERHAMMER Rifle by A.H. WATERS 1st BOLT ACTION Adopted by the US! Here we present an antique Greene Underhammer Breechloading Percussion Rifle, manufactured by A.H. Waters in Millbury, Massachusetts circa 1859 through the early 1860s. This is an important rifle for the collector as it was the first bolt action design adopted by the United States. It is also one of the very few underhammer percussion systems that was used. These were made in very limited numbers (1,500 for US Ordnance & 3,000 for Imperial Russia) on the eve of the American Civil War. The Greene breechloading rifle, with its underhammer design and unusual oval shaped bore, was invented by U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Durrell Greene. Approximately 1,500 Greene Rifles were produced for sale in the United States, and additional 3,000 were made for the Russian Government. Although the Greene was the first American military bolt-action rifle, only 900 were purchased by the U.S. Army. One of the biggest shortcomings of the Greene rifle was, unlike other underhammer arms, these rifles required the percussion cap to be placed on a cone that was located under the barrel. When the hammer was cocked, there was nothing to hold the cap in place. Consequently, they frequently fell off, often at the most inopportune times. Another shortcoming was the requirement of loading two bullets, one of which served as a gas seal, at the same time. In the initial loading sequence, a bullet was inserted followed by a powder charge, and then a second bullet. The first bullet actually left the muzzle when the rifle was discharged, while the second remained in the breech to prevent propellant gasses from escaping. When the rifle was reloaded, this bullet was advanced into the bore, again followed by a powder charge and new “gas seal” bullet. The process would be continually repeated, thus each bullet saw dual use, first as a breech gas seal and next as the projectile on the next shot. This one has clearly been through the ringer. The stock has been altered or repaired throughout. There are indentations on the butt stock that suggest it was once covered in tacks. The action only partially functions but the bolt does release, rotate 90 degrees and move back and forth. The bore is dark. This is a rare opportunity to fill a hole in your collection of US Civil War rifles! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 36 inches. Caliber: .53 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 $1595 #20183 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101467937
Seller's Inventory #: 20183
Guns International #: 101467937
Seller's Inventory #: 20183