(A) LOT OF 2: CLARK AND BOWN HALF STOCK KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLES.

(A) LOT OF 2: CLARK AND BOWN HALF STOCK KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLES. Lot consists of: (A) 19th century half stock rile signed "L CLARK" on the octagon barrel, believed to be of Ohio. German silver blade front sight and notched rear. Engraved percussion converted lock with double set triggers. Brass mounted half length tiger maple stock with checkered wrist, patchbox, 9 German silver inlays, and double line cheekpiece. CONDITION: Fair. Iron has a mottled gray/brown patina. Stock has been cleaned and is somewhat loose. No lock screw present. Lock not in order. Dark, defined bore. No ram rod is included. (B) Circa 1862-1871 half stock rifle marked "JAMES BOWN / PITTSBURG" on the octagon barrel. Blade front sight and elevation adjustable notched rear. Engraved percussion lock and double set triggers. Dark, half length stock with pewter nose cap, brass mounts, and a patch box. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains significant portions of wipe on browning. Lock appears cleaned with evidence of older oxidation. Stock has some repaired splits and an added screw in place of a cross pin. Worn bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length (A) 39 - 1/2" (B) 34" Caliber/Bore (A) .36 Rifled (B) .45 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer (A) L. Clark (B) James Bown Model (BOTH) Halfstock Kentucky Serial Number (BOTH) NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, (A) 39 - 1/2" (B) 34", Caliber/Bore, (A) .36 Rifled (B) .45 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, (A) L. Clark (B) James Bown, Model, (BOTH) Halfstock Kentucky, Serial Number, (BOTH) NSN

Estimate:£376.77

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