Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2021 : Sale A1221 Lot 402
HARPERS FERRY, USA A RARE .52 FLINTLOCK BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL 1819 HALL U.S. BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, no visible serial number,

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HARPERS FERRY, USA
A RARE .52 FLINTLOCK BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL '1819 HALL U.S. BREECH-LOADING RIFLE', no visible serial number,
second model dated 1831, with 32 5/8in. barrel, the rifling stopping short 1 1/2in. from the muzzle, offset blade fore-sight, offset notch rear-sight, broad iron receiver swelling forwards of centre with a lift-up reverse loading breech operated via a short lever below the fore-end, offset central hammer, the top of breech-block marked 'J.H. HALL, H. FERRY, U.S., 1831', semi rain-proof pan, walnut full-stock, iron furniture including raised pistol-grip spur to lower tang, two pinned iron barrel-bands and double-band nose-cap, button-tipped under-barrel ramrod, exposed iron surfaces brushed bright.



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Estimate £1,200-1,600