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New York Percussion Sporting Rifle by John Rector of Syracuse
Guns International #: 103004129 Seller's Inventory #: 48225
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Number of Active Listings: 1227
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #1427, .38 Caliber, 30 1/2" heavy octagon barrel with a fine bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. This is a very handsome and well-made rifle that retains 90-92% of the original browned finish along the barrel with some areas of mild fading along the edges and at the muzzle which is turned for a no longer present bullet-starter. The breech flat has a clear maker’s marking as well: "J.H. RECTOR & SYRACUSE N.Y." The graceful back-action lock has extensive floral scrollwork filigree that continues onto the wolf’s head hammer, and the double-set triggers are fully functional with a crisp light break when set. The rifle has fixed sights on the barrel, but the wrist tang is tapped for a no longer present lollipop tang sight. The walnut half-stock has a checkered wrist and numerous small handling marks and blemishes scattered throughout the added oil finish. The forend has a pewter nosecap and German silver wedge escutcheons with a characteristic nickel silver patchbox on the right side of the butt, and a trumpeting angel inlay opposite. The rifle has what appears to be the original brass-tipped wooden ramrod which is secured by two urn-shaped thimbles and a German silver tailpipe. John H. Rector was a well known central New York maker who was active from 1837 & 1867, and operated in Syracuse from 1844 & 1867. He was awarded US Patent #5402 on December 18, 1847, for a method of securing a false muzzle to a rifle barrel, and has an extensive entry in "The New York State Firearms Trade" Vol. 3 by H.J. Swinney and Tom Rowe (2003). This particular rifle is very similar to one illustrated on pages 1322 and 1323 of that book. This is a splendid 19th century New York sporting rifle, and would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Antique;
Price: $3,495.00