(A) IRON MOUNTED SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE.

(A) IRON MOUNTED SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Unsigned, although likely Kentucky or Tennessee made. Octagon barrel fitted with a petite dovetailed silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear. Plain blacksmith modified percussion lock with double set triggers. The full length hardwood stock is mounted with an iron nose cap, iron ferrules, iron trigger guard, and iron crescent butt plate. Includes an older replacement hickory wiping rod. CONDITION: Iron has a dark chocolate patina with evidence of older oxidation throughout. Wood has a handsome dark appearance. Dark, black powder abraded bore. Nipple is a later replacement. Fine mechanics. Set trigger in order. Name Value Barrel Length 43 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .38 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Unsigned Model Kentucky Rifle Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 43 - 1/4", Caliber/Bore, .38 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Unsigned, Model, Kentucky Rifle, Serial Number, NSN

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