^Lot 3293 REPRODUCTION ALLEN & WHEELOCK PERCUSSION

SIDEHAMMER RIFLE. Cal. 36. S# 9357. Bbl. 28" oct. Brass blade front sight. Adjustable sporting style rear sight. Modern unmarked reproduction of an Allen & Wheelock percussion rifle. Brass frame, trigger guard & buttplate. Blued bbl. Half length hardwood stock. Hardwood ramrod with brass tip secured by two brass pipes. CONDITION: stock has added glossy finish with repaired 4" crack at front of forend, a couple plugs on forend, some dings, scratches & handling marks. Brass parts are turning to a dull yellow patina with some tarnishing & handling marks. Bbl. retains 98% blue with some light oxidation, edge wear & minor finish overrun. Action is functional when hand cycled. Very good bore with light frosting but strong rifling. (01-28666/MJC). ANTIQUE. $200-400.