United States, Mid-19th century. - Lot 349

Lot n° 349
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United States, Mid-19th century. - Lot 349
United States, Mid-19th century. FRANK WESSON Model 1859/62 single-shot rimfire rifle with tilting barrel of the 2nd type (with extractor). Cal. 32. Serial no. 4580. All metal parts in original black tan, lightened in places with minor rust bloom oxidation. Strong octagonal rifled barrel with dovetail-mounted rear sight, with maker's markings on upper side, in two lines "FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS." "PAT'D OCT 25 1859 & NOV 11 1862". It is equipped with a diopter sighting system attached to the breech. Walnut stock with short barrel and crescent-shaped butt. The gun is tilted by pulling the first trigger. Functional single-action mechanism with two clear cocking notches. Interior of the mirror barrel with good scratches. (Patina of time and small accidents of use, not current. Good condition). 114.5 cm (barrel 76.8 cm).
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