Hello Godfathers
Today, I took my step daughter to gun shop. We go once a while together, because she enjoys shooting, we plan to go hunting together, and she is 9 years old, so she has to learn what the hell her step dad is into. And that's how my father was. Anyway. I came across this rifle: Replica Arms, Inc., Made in Italy, .45 cal, percussion, fullstock.
Wood I would cal 95%. There is a little rust around the muzzle area, but rifling is excellent with minor redish spots, and just some light rusting outside the muzzle. Overall blueing is about 90-92%. Wood has just a few handling marks, barely noticeable, nice color. Brass is 95%, and set triggers work 110%. The way you cock is you have to pull the trigger first (never seen this before). Only ramrod doesn't look original. I am trying to find anything I can about this rifle before buying. Expecially, what size nipple (and from where) is it. Gentleman is asking $145.00, and I think it's fair, although I could probably negotiate. It looks like a shooter, and fits me great. I gave my wife 2/3 of paycheck, and after I came back from shop, I told her that probably I will buy this gun. She said yes, and was very curious about the gun. She likes the look of it. My wife is an antique freak.
I have only few days to make up my mind, so the faster, the better. Thank You All in advance for posting ANY info about this rifle.
Today, I took my step daughter to gun shop. We go once a while together, because she enjoys shooting, we plan to go hunting together, and she is 9 years old, so she has to learn what the hell her step dad is into. And that's how my father was. Anyway. I came across this rifle: Replica Arms, Inc., Made in Italy, .45 cal, percussion, fullstock.
Wood I would cal 95%. There is a little rust around the muzzle area, but rifling is excellent with minor redish spots, and just some light rusting outside the muzzle. Overall blueing is about 90-92%. Wood has just a few handling marks, barely noticeable, nice color. Brass is 95%, and set triggers work 110%. The way you cock is you have to pull the trigger first (never seen this before). Only ramrod doesn't look original. I am trying to find anything I can about this rifle before buying. Expecially, what size nipple (and from where) is it. Gentleman is asking $145.00, and I think it's fair, although I could probably negotiate. It looks like a shooter, and fits me great. I gave my wife 2/3 of paycheck, and after I came back from shop, I told her that probably I will buy this gun. She said yes, and was very curious about the gun. She likes the look of it. My wife is an antique freak.
I have only few days to make up my mind, so the faster, the better. Thank You All in advance for posting ANY info about this rifle.