#1081 • Antique Unmarked .44Cal Percussion Rifle

Part of 09/18/26 Online Only Firearms & Sporting Goods Auction (timed auction by PA Auction Center)

High bid $105.00

Status: Sold

Single shot black powder percussion rifle, Features, Front dove tailed brass blade and rear notched adjustable sights, Heavy octagon barrel, Light border and game bird engraved lock plate, Dual set triggers, Wooden ramrod, Plain wooden straight grip stock and forend, Brass crescent butt plate, "J.A. Mellert" stamped on either side of stock, Barrel length, 30.5". NSN. Condition: Fair. Fair bore with mild dirt and rust from firing and storage, Rifling is present with wear, All metal shows light original finish turning to white from deep brown patina and light scattered surface rust throughout, Stock and forend are solid with moderate handling marks and several repairs to either side of forend, Brass butt plate and furniture are solid with mild tarnish and wear from age and use. Good strong working action.