Antique Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Antique Half Stock Percussion Rifle. 26.5” large-bore octagon barrel. Checkered wood stocks (possibly walnut.) Steel hammer, lock plate, trigger guard and butt plate. The condition is okay overall. The firing mechanism is mechanically functional. The set triggers have not been tested, The barrel has acquired a mottled brown patina with heavy pitting near the nipple. The bore has not been inspected for condition. The stock features various areas of repair including repairs to old cracks and holes. The ramrod appears period but may be a replacement. The foremost ramrod tube is of copper and is attached to a square wood rod running the length of the barrel. It is unknown whether this is original to the piece or a period fix. The trigger guard is missing the screw holding it to the butt of the stock. The rifle features a brass crescent moon inlay on the right-hand side of the butt stock. It is unknown whether this adornment is original to the piece or an enhancement added later. The date of manufacture is unknown but believed to be circa 1850-1880.