Original signed percussion half stock .45 cal.

[varsity07840]

1850s vintage Ohio/ western PA rifle. 15/16''X39.5" barrel freshed out to .45 cal from .32 cal by Bob Hoyt. 1:66 twist. It has not been polished, sanded or refinished. Set triggers. No half cock on the tumbler. The stock has several sound repairs around the lock panel and a repaired horizontal crack in the fore stock. It shows evidence of originally being a full stock. The rifle is an excellent shooter. It likes 50 gr of 3F Swiss with a .495 ball and .020 patch.  $685.00 shipping included, shipped in Kibler hard box.

[Ats5331]

What’s the signature say?

[Virginiarifleman]

is it 45cal or 50 cal ? .495 ball is 50 cal.

[varsity07840]

is it 45cal or 50 cal ? .495 ball is 50 cal.

My bad. .45 cal., .445 ball.

[varsity07840]

What’s the signature say?

The last name fades out. My best guess is D.K.L. Neubergh or perhaps Neuberry.

[varsity07840]

BTT

[Tanselman]

The rifle appears to be a David Newburn rifle from Linn County, Iowa. There were several Newburn gunmakers in that area, but I don't know who the "L" was.

Shelby Gallien