Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2908TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 21, 2016 12:00PM
Description:
U.S. Model 1841 Whitney Percussion Rifle for Parts, c. 1853, walnut stock (repair at wrist),brass fittings, lock marked N.HAVEN/1853 and E.WHITNEY/US, barrel lg. 33, overall lg. 49 in.
Estimate $300-500
Stock has a repair on the wrist, missing the barrel tang screw, front sling swivel, ramrod, and part of the sight.
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