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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: deenzandbeans on August 22, 2024, 01:27:03 AM

Title: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: deenzandbeans on August 22, 2024, 01:27:03 AM

This is in obviously very bad condition.  I believe it is water damage from hanging on my dad's wall as a decoration gun.  The roof would leak down that specific wall.  I am currently looking to move to a location where I won't be able to take the rifle with me, and I'm wanting to know if trying to sell it is even worth it in this condition.  What do you think this may be worth?  Thanks a bunch for any information.


(https://i.ibb.co/ZxW3SZw/rifle1.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/fdJ319v/rifle2.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/Dgv86Jy/rifle3.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/1JNvj5v/rifle4.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/njF6S48/rifle5.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: Hungry Horse on August 22, 2024, 01:34:54 AM

 Hey Dennis, this might be some of your clan. The buttplate, and triggerguard look similar. What do you think?

Hungry Horse

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: RobertS on August 22, 2024, 05:23:33 PM

You might find the makers name on the top flat of the barrel, which would help in determining the value.  It is too good to throw away, in my opinion, but it is hard to tell much from photos.

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: Bob Roller on August 25, 2024, 08:05:24 PM

Get a lock for it and offer it for sale.It doesn't appear to be a junker and well worth saving.As  new gun it was a good looking one and still shows the time it took to make it.
Bob Roller

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: LynnC on August 28, 2024, 09:41:15 PM

The “pin striping” behind the cheek piece is an interesting feature.
Lynn

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: Jim S on August 29, 2024, 02:43:09 PM

If the bore and rifling in the barrel are in reasonably good condition, someone would want it for sure.

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: Carden1 on September 05, 2024, 12:55:50 AM

Are there any markings on the top of barrel?

Title: Re: Half-stock percussion rifle question
Post by: JTR on September 05, 2024, 05:58:01 PM

deenzandbeans, the thread starter hasn't been back to this thread or forum since August 24th.....

Dang, I counted up my money this morning, and was getting ready to offer him $10,000 for the gun!!!  :o

John