Original U.S. Percussion Over & Under Hunting Rifle with Set Trigger by Jacob Harder of Lock Haven PA
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Original Item: One of a Kind. This is truly splendid! In approximately .45 CALIBER with 8 groove rifling, each barrel measures 31 1/2" and the rifle is 48" in overall length. The barrels are also both part octagonal and part round, typical of higher end hunting rifles. It is not fitted with a wooden fore stock only a walnut butt stock with carved in cheek piece. The butt plate is heavily hooked, made out of Nickel Silver and also carries inlays on either side of the butt stock. Deer's head with antlers on the left side and circular Cap Box on the right side.
Each lock, which carries decorative engraving is back action, the left one which services the lower barrel with a much longer nose to reach the nipple. The elaborate trigger guard made of brass encloses Set triggers, which service both barrels. Barrel choice was accomplished by leaving one or the other un-cocked. Both can be fired simultaneously if desired.
There are TWO wood ramrods, one on each side with stained Barber's Pole" decoration. The top barrel is very clearly marked:-
J. HARDER
LOCK HAVEN PA
Jacob Harder was a Pennsylvania Gunsmith, born in 1820, who worked in Lock Haven from 1846 until 1860.
A really nice and very attractive Percussion over and under Rifle, fully cleaned and ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: circa 1846-1860
Caliber: approx .45 with 8 groove rifling for both barrels
Cartridge Type: Ball and Powder
Barrel Length: 31 1/2 Inches
Overall Length: 48 Inches
Action type: Back Action Percussion Locks
Feed System: Muzzle Loading
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