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High quality percussion muzzle-loading target rifle or ‘slug gun’ signed “C. Siebert Colombus, O”.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
High quality percussion muzzle-loading target  rifle or ‘slug gun’ signed “C. Siebert  Colombus, O”.
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High quality percussion muzzle-loading target rifle or ‘slug gun’ signed “C. Siebert Colombus, O”. The rifle measures 49” overall with 32” heavy octagon barrel showing removable false muzzle, double-set triggers,period peep sight, hooded target front sight. The barrel shows 60-80% original blue drifting to brown. The action and mounts show considerable case hardening going to patina. There is some light erosion and pinprickpitting around the firing areas. The hammer shows a chiseled wolf or dog’s head at its front. The stock is high-grade walnut with good deluxe grain checkered at the wrist. At least very good overall. .45 caliber, nearexcellent bore. Could have been used as a slug gun or Civil War sniper. From the John Goodlad collection. Est: $2,000 - $4,000