X X X SOLD X X X American Plains long-rifle or Kentucky rifle circa 1845-1855 Ref 9157

$ 27.00 · 4.5 (192) · In stock

A rare Percussion half stocked American Plains long-rifle or Kentucky rifle circa 1845-1855 Back action lock with decoration to the lock plate The
A rare Percussion half stocked American Plains long-rifle or Kentucky rifle, circa 1845-1855. Back action lock with decoration to the lock plate. The lock plate also engraved Davidson & Co. CINCINNATI. The barrel engraved on top with letters W.C. in a panel. Probably the original owner's initials. Double set triggers. Calibre approx .36. Complete with its original correct brass tipped wooden ramrod. Two brass ramrod pipes mounted to the underside of barrel. The barrel inset on top with a buck-horn rear sight and bead white metal foresight, the wooden stock fitted with a pewter fore-end cap. Scrolling brass trigger guard. Overall length approx 50 inches. Barrel length 35 inches. The stock fitted with a crescent shaped brass butt-plate. Davidson & Co. are listed as working in the town of Tyler, Cincinnati circa 1845-1860. This rifle is in good overall condition. The action works fine. A very scarce item, showing minor signs of wear and genuine use. Ref 9157. This is an obsolete antique rifle and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details. We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Est ablished since 1968 Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.