Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a 1/4 scale percussion swivel barrel Pennsylvania/Kentucky rifle by an unknown maker. 11 5/8″ long overall with 7 3/16″ octagon barrels of about .125 caliber. The barrels, lock assembly, rear sights, nipple drums, nipples, trigger, swivel barrel, & screws catch are steel with a gray brown patina finish. There is a brass reinforcing plate on each side at the rear of the barrels, one of which is made to accept the ramrod. Brass front sights, ramrod thimbles, triggerguard, sideplate, patch box, & buttplate. There is a brass escutcheon inlaid into the cheekpiece on the left side of the stock. One piece walnut stock with a very severe drop. The hammer has both half & full cock, and the barrels swivel & lock in place properly. Cased in a black leatherette hinged top case with two flip latches. The interior bottom French fit & lined in a red felt. The interior top padded and lined in an off white silk. Includes a non functional brass powder flask. The piece is in good condition as made. The piece would look better with a good cleaning. An interesting piece. !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
