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ELEGANT VIRGINIA FULL STOCK INCISED CARVED

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
ELEGANT VIRGINIA FULL STOCK INCISED CARVED
PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE. Cal. 35. NSN. This petite 47" overall, 30" oct. bbl. is marked in script "RICHMOND, VIRGa" w/ engraved platinum blow out plug. Dbl. set triggers Lock marked “PATRICK”, engraved en suite to hammer & breech irons w/ platinum band. Incised carved on forestock w/ an engraved silver hunter’s star & silver fluted edge on cheek piece, 4 piece pierced & engraved brass patchbox. Engraved brass triggerguard, sideplate, floorplate & buttplate, brass nosecap & 2 ramrod thimbles. Silver vacant thumbplate & silver keyway escutcheons. Unusual solid brass ramrod w/ flared tip & threaded end. CONDITION: fine to near excellent overall. Bbl. retains approx. 75% original browned finish. Lock is smooth w/ traces of case color, silver/gray balance. Stock has sharp edges w/ hand worn patina, expertly repaired reduction & crack at lock which is almost invisible, few scattered cosmetic blemishes. Mechanically crisp. Crisp mostly shiny rifled bore. (01-17225/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.