SOLD Marcheno Copy of .50 Percussion Purdey Rifle

[BigSkyRambler]

Info/photos added. These seem to be relatively scarce, from my searches. It is a representation of a .50 percussion Purdey rifle built by AB MARCHENO (Italy) for Richland Arms Co of Blissfield, MI. It is in overall very good condition with only minor scratches to wood and metal. The bore in the 27" barrel is in excellent condition. Twist is 1:48. Best with conical bullets, like original Purdey rifles, but good accuracy with patched round ball.The Walnut stock has minimal scratches. Checkering is sharp. Buttplate and lock are case colored. Trigger guard is blued. Has a Purdey style round patchbox that is case colored. LOP is 14.25". The set trigger needs adjustment. $500 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

More photos. Last is an original Purdey rifle.

 

[kh54]

Very nice - good luck!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BTT.

 

[Bad Karma]

What’s the approximate weight please?

 

[UndeadPoet]

If I had to guess, “A.B. Marcheno” is related to Investarms. Nice looking rifle! I have never seen one of those before. Another special from bigskyrambler’s never-ending vault of cool items.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

If I had to guess, “A.B. Marcheno” is related to Investarms. Nice looking rifle! I have never seen one of those before. Another special from bigskyrambler’s never-ending vault of cool items.

Indeed, he has some beauties.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

What’s the approximate weight please?

About 7 lbs, but I may have to weigh it again.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

What’s the approximate weight please?

Actually, around 8 lbs.