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Original Cased Percussion Target Rifle by Hillard
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
.478 bore diameter, 29" barrel, 1.625" across the flats. False muzzle, brass loader.  Engraved back-action Lock.  Fancy triggerguard with spurs.  Double-set triggers.  Long tube sight with cross hairs. Fancy walnut stock.  Rifle is cased in an original coffin-shaped oak box with bench rest, mold and cleaning rod.

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Barrel is very sharp with light brown patina. Action and lock have 90% of the original case colors. Buttplate has some colors in the protected areas the rest is fading to a nice patina. Stock is excellent, bore is excellent. A very fine cased Hillard target rifle.  Rifle weighs 25 pounds.
Sold: $4,993.75
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