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Rare Indian Saddle Blanket Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Rare Indian Saddle Blanket Rifle
Original short barreled percussion rifle carried by Indians and concealed under a blanket for surprise attacks. This rifle was in the collection of one of the top Cowboy and Indian collectors in the country. Features an 11" heavy octagon barrel, German blade front sight, fixed rear open sights, engraved Warrented lock, finger rest trigger guard, ramrod with brass tip and tiger wood straight grip shoulder stock with brass tack embellishments. Rifle shows a nicely aged dark brown patina with light erosion around nipple, wood stock is excellent with minor old losses and action performs well. Incredibly rare and well preserved saddle blanket rifle. Condition is very good+++ ***Antique Firearm***