Original Swedish Model 1834 Doglock Percussion Rifle by Husqvarna Vapenfabrik with Experimental Sight - Serial 78
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rare Swedish M/1834 Rifled Percussion musket, with an even rarer experimental sight system. This great example was manufactured by the Husqvarna Vapenfabrik arms factory, as indicated by the large H on the lock plate. There is what looks to be an "1852" date underneath, however it was stamped over another marking, so unfortunately it is not clear. The lock is also fitted with an early Doglock type safety on the hammer, though it also does have a true half-cock position. We had a previous example of this type of percussion rifle, which was identified as a "Swedish army rifle Model 1834 with experimental sight produced in 1845. Percussion."
The four-groove rifled .75" bore barrel is about 41" in length, with the Rifle being 57 1/2" overall. It has an H marking on the breech for Husqvarna, as well as additional marks and proofs near the cap bolster. The stock is a light hard wood, we suspect Beech, and the rifle has all brass fittings of butt plate, trigger guard, barrel bands, and nose cap. It is marked with serial number 78 on the lock plate, barrel, barrel tang, and on the brass butt plate.
The rifle still has it's original long steel ramrod, with a "v-shaped" cup on the end, most likely to help keep the projectile or cartridge facing in the right direction. Around this time expanding bullets began to be used, which would engage the rifling. We did not see a pillar in the breech of this rifle, but it could be for another system.
In great shape, we were told this recently came out of an old collection. With load of patina and gentle aging, this rifle is ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: circa 1850
Caliber: approx. .75"
Cartridge Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 41 Inches
Overall Length: 57 1/2 Inches
Action type: Side Action Percussion Doglock
Feed System: Single Shot
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