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Lot 336:Back Action Half Stock Percussion Rifle with C. Baker Lock

May 5th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Lot 336:Back Action Half Stock Percussion Rifle with C. Baker Lock

May 5th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

Back Action Half Stock Percussion Rifle with C. Baker Lock

There are no markings visible on the barrel. The lock is marked "C-BAKER" and has some floral and bird patterns. It has a blade front sight, a filled dovetail, a notch rear sight, brass trigger and primary furniture, pewter forend cap, nickel-silver wedge escutcheons,

ConditionFair. The barrel has a mottled brown patina and textured oxidation and pitting. The lock is a dark bluish gray and has light pitting. The other surfaces have aged patina. The refinished stock is poor and has a long splice along the right edge of the forend, chipping around the lock inlet, some small repaired cracks, a splice at the toe, one open hole in the wrist and other filled, and minor storage marks. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelHalf Stock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge52 percussion

Barrel30 inch octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

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