{"product_id":"original-u-s-pennsylvania-rifle-works-over-under-swivel-breech-39cal-percussion-rifle-with-set-trigger-circa-1850","title":"Original U.S. Pennsylvania Rifle Works Over \u0026 Under Double Barrel Swivel Breech .39cal. Percussion Rifle with Set Trigger - circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is truly splendid! This is a fantastic double barreled \"Over \u0026amp; Under\" percussion rifle, with a swivel, or \"turnover\" breech design. This allowed one lock to be used for both barrels, and is definitely something we only see on more high end examples. Both 35 1\/2\" long barrels are in approximately .39 CALIBER with 8 groove rifling, a very common chambering for \"Pennsylvania\" rifles, and the rifle is 51 1\/2\" in overall length. As we often see with over and under rifles, it is not fitted with any type of fore stock, just a fantastic \"Tiger Flame\" figured maple butt stock with a carved in cheek piece. The brass butt plate is heavily hooked, and the left side carries an oval engraved escutcheon with small \"hunting horn\" at one end. The other side has a lovely engraved oval patch box, which still opens easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle is clearly maker marked on the lock plate amidst some lovely foliate engraving:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePENNSYLVANIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIFLE WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a mid 19th Century factory operated by George and Robert Dunlap from 1837 to 1858, located in Philadephia. Pennsylvania Rifle Works is often associated with the Pennsylvania (or \"Kentucky\") Rifle tradition, sometimes referred to as the \"American Longrifle. The company produced high-quality muzzleloading, percussion, and long-barreled rifles with detailed craftsmanship, such as engraved over-under combination guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe estimate that this octagonal barrel over \u0026amp; under rifle was made about 1850, and it does have some great engravings on some of the components. It features all brass alloy mountings except for the decoration on the cheek piece, and has the usual \"pistol grip\" style trigger guard, which is relatively plain, but definitely of quality construction. There are also brass ramrod pipes on the sides of the barrel assembly, which have display replacement ramrods mounted, which are plain wood without any fittings. There is a long metal backstrap on the top of the butt stock, which has a button on top to unlock the swivel breech so that it can turn over. This is fully functional, though it can stick a bit at times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most Pennsylvania rifles, this example is fitted with a \"set trigger\", where depressing the rear trigger first until it clicks and just touching the front trigger discharges the weapon, hopefully with great accuracy. It is fully functional at present, this example does not have any provision for a half cock position. The hammer is cocked, and then cannot be fired until the rear trigger is \"set\", after which a very light touch of the front trigger discharges the lock. The rear trigger can be set first, but that would defeat the purpose of setting the trigger, and also be unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe checked the bores, and both are in very good condition, with with clear rifling and a partly bright finish, showing wear to the lands from use, as well as some powder fouling and oxidation. Both barrels are fitted with nickel silver front sights, and simple notch rear sights. Overall condition is very nice, showing a lightly oxidized patina on the metalwork, with some signs of past removed oxidation. The \"Tiger Flame\" maple butt stock is beautiful, and has a high degree of chatoyancy in the light. It does not show any major damage, and really has a lovely color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic Pennsylvania Over \u0026amp; Under swivel breech rifle by a known Philadelphia maker, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1850\u003cbr\u003eCaliber (Both Barrels): approx .39\" eight groove rifling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 35 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 51 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Back Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading Swivel Breech\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44820305903685,"sku":"ONJR25OCGA031","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25OCGA031.jpg?v=1774638314","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-pennsylvania-rifle-works-over-under-swivel-breech-39cal-percussion-rifle-with-set-trigger-circa-1850","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}