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"READ & WATSON TYPE II RIFLE. SN Not noted. Cal. 64. Mr. Michel describes this rifle as follows: "Now known to be the product of N. T. Read and John J. Watson of Danville, Virginia, using rifles and carbines which had been supplied under the Militia Act to the state of Virginia prior to the outbreak of the war, these rifles represent an unusual conversion from breechloader to muzzle loading arm, instead of the more usual reverse. The Type II variation of this rifle has a breech piece of brass cut significantly larger than that of the Type I. This breech piece is bulky, with a heavy rearward extending tang which covers the top of the wrist of the stock and the top front part of the comb of the stock. The serial number is a Roman numeral in the bottom of the brass breech piece and a letter in conjunction with an Arabic number on the curved forward face on the bottom of the breech piece". Type II Read & Watsons are quite scarce with the large, brass breeches. You are bidding on a nice example of this rarely offered rifle with an accompanying, correct Hall bayonet. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Now known to be the product of N. . Read and John J. Watson of Danville, Virginia, using rifles and carbines which had been supplied under the Militia Act to the State of Virginia prior to the outbreak of he war, these rifles represent an unusual conversion from breechloader to muzzle loading arm, instead of the more usual reverse. The Type II version of this rifle has a breechpiece of brass but significantly larger than that of the Type I. This breechpiece is bulky with a heavy rearward-extending tang which covers the top of the wrist of the stock and the top front part of the comb of the stock. The serial number is a Roman numeral in the bottom of the brass breech piece and a letter in conjunction with an Arabic number, a Roman numeral, or other letter on the curved face of the bottom of the breechpiece.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Bbl and other iron parts are gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Old Harpers Ferry "NWP" inspector mark visible on breech. Stock is sound, with numerous dings, dents. Several chips to ramrod channel. Stock retains some varnish. Brass breech has nice patina over scratches and dings. 4-31304 JS120 (12,000-15,000)"

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Reloading kit for pinfire cartridges (5mm,7mm,9mm & 12mm)
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Basic one shell 16 gauge kit
for pinfire shotgun

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Includes a brass case, a cap holder, a firing pin and a long screw

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