StevePrice2
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My coworker brought home a rifle for me to look at.
It's an import from Italy through Richland Arms, Michigan.
Anybody have info on these?
a brief description of the rifle.
Barrel is 36", .45 cal, proof marks, Richland Arms Company, Blissfield Michigan. Black powder only.
Full stock, cap lock, the lock is smallish with a weak spring, double set triggers, Euro walnut, patchbox, decent fit and finish, noticeable cast, might be 40+ years old.
My internet search did not yield much. One big red flag was some gunsmiths called either this model which might be a Kentucky rifle or the Pennsylvania rifle a "Yorktown" as in reference to the exploded cannon from that battle.
any info or thoughts?
thanks,
Steve
It's an import from Italy through Richland Arms, Michigan.
Anybody have info on these?
a brief description of the rifle.
Barrel is 36", .45 cal, proof marks, Richland Arms Company, Blissfield Michigan. Black powder only.
Full stock, cap lock, the lock is smallish with a weak spring, double set triggers, Euro walnut, patchbox, decent fit and finish, noticeable cast, might be 40+ years old.
My internet search did not yield much. One big red flag was some gunsmiths called either this model which might be a Kentucky rifle or the Pennsylvania rifle a "Yorktown" as in reference to the exploded cannon from that battle.
any info or thoughts?
thanks,
Steve