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Samuel Small Signed Ohio Kentucky Rifle

Currency:CAD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 CAD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 CAD
Samuel Small Signed Ohio Kentucky Rifle
Kentucky percussion half-stock rifle made by Samuel Small of New Lisbon, Ohio, circa 1840. Rifle measures 53" overall with 37" octagon 36 caliber rifled barrel with hunting sights and stamped "S. Small". Commercial percussion lock with double set trigger control with "football" brass sideplate. Curly maple half-stock with brass hardware with four piece engraved patchbox with keyhole finial and pewter nose cap. Comes with period hardwood ramrod. CALIBER: 36. FFL STATUS: Antique.
CONDITION
Overall fair with metal turning a plum patina with heavy oxidation at breech. Wood has dings and marks with crack repaired at wrist. Dark pitted bore with mechanics needing work.