{"product_id":"original-u-s-ohio-attributed-kentucky-percussion-rifle-with-flamed-maple-stock-set-trigger-c-1845","title":"Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock \u0026 Set Trigger c. 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only one available.\u003cspan\u003e Here is an octagonal barreled \"Kentucky\" rifle, which is in the style typical for the Ohio area in the mid 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly the rifle is fitted with a \"set trigger\", where the weapon cannot be fired when cocked until the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erear trigger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis first depressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e until it clicks. This then\u003c\/span\u003e allows a gentle push on the front trigger to discharge the weapon, hopefully with great accuracy.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The front trigger will not work until the trigger is \"set\", which also serves as a safety. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is functional at present, and cycles well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real part of American Frontier History. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e c.1845\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: approx .36\" rifled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 36 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 48 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32045013368901,"sku":"ONSV9768","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9768__01.jpg?v=1626949027","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-ohio-attributed-kentucky-percussion-rifle-with-flamed-maple-stock-set-trigger-c-1845","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}