A percussion rifle, John Donaghy, Amsterdam, circa 1840 Octagonal Damascus barrel in 13 mm calibre, lightly rough bore with good rifling, on upper side dovetailed brass front sight, front sight guard and adjustable rear sight. Patent breechblock. Percussion lock signed and with hunting scene engravings, set trigger (hammer screw replaced). Half stock with iron/German silver furniture and horn finger rest. Iron horn-tipped ramrod. Iron parts somewhat patinated and spotted, the small part of the stock with repaired crack, small tension cracks in lo, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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