ITEM # 320
58 Caliber, 36" barrel with a very good bore having some minor frosting within the grooves. This is one of a small number of rifles made in original percussion by Deringer, probably to fill a state contract. The barrel has a dark plum color overall with some gray spots near the muzzle and minor, pinprick pitting on the bands. The breech is correctly marked with a single "P" on the left side. The lockplate is mildly pitted and marked, "U.S./DERINGER/PHILADELA" ahead of the hammer. The stock has a dark military oil finish added over numerous small handling bruises as well as some drying cracks around the rear of the sideplate. This is a rare percussion version of the Common Rifle, made by Deringer and in good-very good overall condition. (1958-66) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500) SOLD FOR $1150.00 |
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