Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 WWI a well known collector of

a well known collector of "Old-Time Guns" based out of Reno

A fine bit of early Americana

which more correctly is known as a Pennsylvania Rifle

and was available in zinc or black finish

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 WWI a well known collector ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Built using an imported percussion "Trade" Lock mechanism marked LONDON WARRANTED, this sporting gun is really quite nice to look at. It appears to be smooth bored despite its heavy octagonal barrel, however it shows significant use. The rifling may have worn away over the years, or it was possibly smooth bored to make it into a training gun, possibly for a child or an early teenager. The Barrel length is 26 1 2