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Lot 1077:William Billinghurst Percussion Revolving Rifle

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1077:William Billinghurst Percussion Revolving Rifle

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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William Billinghurst Percussion Revolving Rifle

William Billinghurst of Rochester, New York, was one of the most famous firearms makers of his day and was particularly known for his revolving rifles based on the Miller patent. The barrel has a small blade front sight and a notch rear sight and is signed "W. BILLINGHURST/ROCHESTER, N.Y." on top at the breech. The seven-shot cylinder is finely serrated for easier grip and has been fitted with small percussion nipples for use with caps instead of pill primers. The back action lock and action feature some light floral and scroll engraving. The smooth walnut forearm has a single barrel wedge and a brass spacer at the frame. The smooth walnut straight grip stock has a brass crescent buttplate and an added decorative strip with pierced floral designs. A wooden ramrod is fitted under the barrel.

ConditionGood with dark brown patina overall and some mild oxidation and pitting. The brass has attractive aged patina. The ramrod is warped and cracked. The wood is good and has some horizontal cracks visible on the left side of the buttstock, repairs at wrist, dings, and scattered scratches. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerBillinghurst William
ModelRevolving-Rifle
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge43
Barrel27 3/4 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/brass
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1625
Catalog page76
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