Item:
ONSV9768

Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock & Set Trigger c. 1845

Item Description

Original Item: Only one available. Here is an octagonal barreled "Kentucky" rifle, which is in the style typical for the Ohio area in the mid 19th century. It looks to be in .36" caliber, a very common size for these rifles, and has a heavy octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling. The rifle was built in the United States, most likely using a percussion trade lock. The lock plate is quite pitted from powder burn, so we cannot make out any markings on it.

We estimate that this octagonal barrel rifle was made about 1845, and it features mostly brass mounts, including a nose cap. The barrel escutcheons look to be Nickel Silver, and there are ornamentations added on the butt stock that are also Nickel silver.

The full length stock is made of very attractive "flamed" or "tiger" maple, where the wood grain undulates, giving it a lovely iridescent quality. This was a very popular material for high end rifles of the time. The buttstock, has a very nice cheek piece as well. The left side of the butt stock has a very nice brass patch box, opened by a button on the bottom of the stock. There are some repairs to the stock, including metal reinforcement of the wrist, and a grafted on section near the nose cap. Also there is some splintering on the woodline along the barrel, where the wood is very thin.

Interestingly the rifle is fitted with a "set trigger", where the weapon cannot be fired when cocked until the rear trigger is first depressed until it clicks. This then allows a gentle push on the front trigger to discharge the weapon, hopefully with great accuracy. The front trigger will not work until the trigger is "set", which also serves as a safety. It is functional at present, and cycles well.

The bore shows clear rifling, but also oxidation and fouling. Based on the amount of powder burn around the lock, the rifle was used quite a bit. The rifle also still has both front and rear sights, and a ramrod, though it is just for display.

A real part of American Frontier History. Ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: c.1845
Caliber: approx .36" rifled
Cartridge Type: Ball and Powder
Barrel Length: 36 Inches

Overall Length: 48 Inches
Action type: Side Action Percussion Lock
Feed System: Muzzle Loading

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