with unmarked ca 50 caliber 34" octagonal double-keyed patent breech barrel, with standing nickel front and buckhorn iron rear sights, with 7 lands & groove rifling, unmarked percussion lock with double set trigger, brass trigger guard, butt plate and 2 ramrod ferrules with old rod, curly maple half-stock with pewter end cap, fine old patina, total length 50.5". This rifle has the Plains rifle look and has the Hawken characteristics. Provenance: Ex James and Carolyn Dresslar Collection Condition: Replaced ramrod, and repairs to both thimbles, else VG+. The wood is excellent and shows use but well cared for. The metal is very sharp and has an original brown look to it. This rifle is very nice and has a great Western and Plains appeal to it.
with unmarked ca 50 caliber 34" octagonal double-keyed patent breech barrel, with standing nickel front and buckhorn iron rear sights, with 7 lands & groove rifling, unmarked percussion lock with double set trigger, brass trigger guard, butt plate and 2 ramrod ferrules with old rod, curly maple half-stock with pewter end cap, fine old patina, total length 50.5". This rifle has the Plains rifle look and has the Hawken characteristics. Provenance: Ex James and Carolyn Dresslar Collection Condition: Replaced ramrod, and repairs to both thimbles, else VG+. The wood is excellent and shows use but well cared for. The metal is very sharp and has an original brown look to it. This rifle is very nice and has a great Western and Plains appeal to it.
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