.44 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving and unmarked. Breech unmarked as well. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts similarly engraved, oval wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Consignor notes that the pattern of the gun is attributed to R.P. Bruff of New York. Condition: Good. Barrel retains minute traces of finish showing a mostly medium brown patina and some minor scattered surface oxidation. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks and a couple of larger dings on the reverse.
.44 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving and unmarked. Breech unmarked as well. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts similarly engraved, oval wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Consignor notes that the pattern of the gun is attributed to R.P. Bruff of New York. Condition: Good. Barrel retains minute traces of finish showing a mostly medium brown patina and some minor scattered surface oxidation. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks and a couple of larger dings on the reverse.
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