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Remington Percussion Target Rifle

A beautiful Percussion target rifle, with heavy target barrel by R.M.Wilder, of Clearwater, Michigan, and lock by Remington, with target sights, including a Creedmore sight on the barrel tang, with a gutta percha disc, and a peep sight at the muzzle. The gun has a octagonal barrel, and half stock, and is similar to rifles known to have been used by Civil War sharpshooters, including Berdan’s. There is a brass patch box on the stock. The gun comes with an additional steel ramrod with a ball dimpler point. Dimensions: The barrel is 32 inches long, and the gun is 47.5 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $105.00 plus replacement cost insurance. 

Condition:

There is a sliver of wood missing on the forend, the gutta perchas disc on the Creedmore sight is cracked, and the lockplate is dirty, but the gun is excellent overall.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$908
01/16/2020

 

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