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ITEM NUMBER: AF2040

P.W. Porter Second Model Percussion Turret Rifle

$35,000

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Scarce P.W. Porter second model percussion turret rifle. Serial #429, 50 cal, 26" octagon barrel. Blue/case hardened finish with walnut stock. Approximately 350-400 of these rifles were manufactured in 1850s. This one falls into the correct 300-679 serial number range and has "ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW=YORK" and "P.W. ORTER'S/PATENT./1851." on the upper left flat, a dovetailed blade front sight offset to the left, coordinating adjustable rear sight, serpentine loading lever, "429" on many of the various components, 9-shot turret, and smooth buttstock with steel buttplate. "GDM" is marked near the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Condition very good with mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the exterior surfaces, some bright fire blue finish on the internal components. Mechanically fine.

Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.

PERIOD: Mid 19th Century

ORIGIN: New York, United States

SIZE: 50 cal; 26" octagon barrel

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