December Exceptional Estates Auction
Lot 204:
Description
Heavy octagon barrel approx. 32″, 47″ overall, with an approx. .51 bore at the muzzle. Half stock with brass trigger guard and buttplate. Barrel marked E. Fay and lockplate marked JM Caswell. Both names are documented mid-19th century New England makers, with Elihu Fay, Albany NY known for heavy octagon barrel Kentucky Rifles and J. M. Caswell, Lansingburgh NY for percussion lockplates used by regional gunsmiths in the 1840s–1860s. TAGS: New England rifle, plains, Pennsylvania, Ohio, antique percussion, 19th century firearm, octagon barrel, sporting, lock plate, American gunsmithing. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping.
Condition
Barrel has an uniform brown patina. Bore has oxidation. Ramrod present. Age appropriate wear to the stock, action works.
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