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L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle
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L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle

The top barrel flat is marked "L McINTOSH" under the elevation adjustable rear sight (elevation bar missing). The front sight is a blade. A unique action uses a side hammer (right side) that when released from the full cocked position, a cylinder striker from inside the receiver moves forward to strike the percussion nipple. Ahead of the hammer is a rotating handle with a wooden knob which appears to have been a safety (does not function). When the handle is rotated upwards a thick metal panel covers the opening to the striker channel. The cylinder is manually turned (hammer must be cocked for the cylinder to turn) and a sliding cylinder lock is on the left side of the receiver. A scroll engraving is featured on the action with a stag on the left side of the receiver. The rear of the cylinder has each chamber numbered (1-6) and proofs (appear to be British) are stamped between the chambers. The straight grip stock has a checkered wrist, a blank silver initial inlay and a flat metal buttplate with engraved tang.

Manufucture: L McIntosh
Model: Revolving
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Guage: 44 percussion
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Fair. The rifle has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The stock is fine with a sliver of wood missing near the upper tang and some minor handling marks with some wear in the checkering. Mechanically very good.