Jamestown, North Carolina Half Stock Kentucky Long Rifle

Circa 1850, percussion, maker's name is obscured if present; a walnut half stock supports a 43 in. octagonal barrel with a 10mm octagonal bore, two fixed sights; brass furniture throughout, iron hammer and lockplate with floral engraving, wooden ramrod is present.

Private Collection, NC

Working action; some wood shrinkage and two inch repaired crack to the left side of the stock; overall stable oxidation to ferrous elements; solid old patina to wood and brass.

$400 - 600