SOLD Numrich Arms Swivel Breech Rifle

[tworoosters]

.45 Cal Percussion Swivel Breech by Numrich Arms
Used with some handling marks, great bore. Weighs just over 8lbs, so it's quite handy for a double barrel gun. Barrel swivel detents are nice and solid. Seems in decent shape overall. These are fairly uncommon so if you're thinking about playing with a swivel breech this is about as affordable as it gets.
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[muzzlediscipline]

I have always found these intriguing. How well does the barrel index? Is it hard to turn got some kind of spring detent?

 

[tworoosters]

I have always found these intriguing. How well does the barrel index? Is it hard to turn got some kind of spring detent?

It's not particularly hard to turn, and it indexes very solidly. No looseness at all.

 

[EC121]

Is it a true .45? Some of those Numrich barrels were .44s but labeled .45. I also like the wenders, but I never found a need for the second barrel.

 

[muzzlediscipline]

bores look really good

 

[tworoosters]

Is it a true .45? Some of those Numrich barrels were .44s but labeled .45. I also like the wenders, but I never found a need for the second barrel.

Measures .45 on my calipers.

 

[FlyingMountainBoomer]

Too cool! Pm sent

 

[nit wit]

I have one T Briggs updated with a stronger L+R back action lock.Nice accurate rifles, I use a .440 ball. These are hard to find these days.
Nit Wit

 

[Packrat]

Recently sold mine, it was a nice rifle, my biggest problem, both barrels have sights and when carrying it seemed my hand was always on the lower barrel sights, not comfortable

 

[tworoosters]

Recently sold mine, it was a nice rifle, my biggest problem, both barrels have sights and when carrying it seemed my hand was always on the lower barrel sights, not comfortable

Comes with the swivel breech territory.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Neat rifle. I sold Numrich in my shop back in the day. But, I don't remember that model. I bet it would be a good seller if offered today. And, betcha yers will sell quickly.

 

[oreclan]

I have one T Briggs updated with a stronger L+R back action lock.Nice accurate rifles, I use a .440 ball. These are hard to find these days.
Nit Wit

I gave one to my father back in the '70s. He hunted with it; however the mainspring was a little weak. I always wanted to restock it , and put a back action lock on it, too. My brother currently owns it , and keeps it in memory of our father.

 

[1971fx]

Before numrich they were made by Esopus gun works Port Ewen NY

 

[cowrustler]

Were these made for a round ball or a elongated bullet? I had one 50 years ago and seem to remember loading round balls.

 

[nit wit]

Before numrich they were made by Esopus gun works Port Ewen NYView attachment 100996View attachment 100997

now that's an interesting piece of history. Still learning, thank you.
Nit Wit

 

[1971fx]

The rifles built by Esopus gun works used a different lock the one pictured uses musket caps reliably