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This .32 plains style rifle is of 1850s to 1860s vintage, most likely. It was made by James Brown, The Hardest Working Gunsmith in Pittsburgh! Its 32" barrel has an even brown patina. Some light pitting and minor dings typical of a 160+ year old rifle. The bore is very nice and was heavily greased when I got it. Photo does not do it justice. The seven grooves/lands bore makes exact measurement difficult, but it is around .32. Has a modern nipple, making me think it has seen relatively recent (1950-70s) use? There is a name stamped on underside of barrel, perhaps the modern shooter/restorer? The Maple stock has nice grain and brass buttplate and trigger guard. At some point, the wrist was broken clean through and repaired with some adhesive and a steel bolt. Very solid, although visible, repair. Maybe a rawhide wrap for aesthetic appeal? There is also a long well glued crack along right forestock that includes a replacement piece with different grain. Pewter end cap. Lock is marked ASHMORE and has an engraved hunting scene. The DSTs need adjustment, as I can see no flaw in lock internals. LOP is 13.75" and gun weighs approx. 9.5#. $550 SHIPPED!
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