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CA 1820 BIG GAME ENGLISH 1/2 STOCK SPORTING RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
CA 1820 BIG GAME ENGLISH 1/2 STOCK SPORTING RIFLE
This 14 pounder is a very early English half stock much like a Hawken rifle with heavy 34.5" octagon to round barrel in .54 caliber. Gun sports a Tower Crown flintlock action, double set triggers with iron guard and brass butt plate with period wooden rod. Pewter fore-end tip. Barrel is stamped Parker. This is type of rifle that would be used for dangerous game in British West Africa 1820-40. Condition. Overall smooth rich patina with some black powder pitting near breech. The heavy duty trigger guard appears to be hand forged iron. Right side of stock has a professional repair. Strong rifling. ANTIQUE