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Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by William Gibson
« on: October 27, 2012, 05:09:29 PM »
Sold yesterday on Cowens.
Price Realized: $1,265.00

.32 cal., 46.5" octagonal barrel. Top of barrel marked William Gibson, a Southern maker in Tennessee. Walnut stock, iron hardware and pewter tip. Double-set triggers. Engraved forward-action percussion lockplate marked Conestoga Rifle Works.

Condition: Barrel is very sharp and crisp with nice dark brown finish.  Lock is brown with some pitting around the percussion drum.  Stock has been refinished.


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