$938
Captured Percussion Rifle, c. mid-19th century, .36 caliber, maple stock, brass fittings, lock marked "LEMAN/LANCTR PA.," octagonal barrel marked "H.E. LEMAN LANCASTER PA. WARRANTED," with a small brass plaque: "CAPTURED FROM A CONFEDERATE/SHARPSHOOTER NEAR WILMINGTON, N.C./JANUARY, 1865. & PRESENTED TO/CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. PIERPONT/CO. D, 7TH CONN. VOLS.," barrel lg. 24, overall lg. 39 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600 Some dings and nicks in the stock, and the lock functions but would need some work to function properly. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-03-18