Lot 105 Detail
Fine American Halfstock Single Shot Percussion Target Rifle by J. Wurfflein,
Philadephia
.40 caliber, 30 1/4-inch heavy octagonal barrel with rebated muzzle and steel
under-rib, German silver blade front sight and blued elevation rear sight. Barrel marked:
J. Wurfflein, Philada. Two inlaid silver bands at breech. Case-hardened tang, flip-up tang
peep sight, hammer, lock mechanism, patchbox and all furniture. Lock marked: J. Wurfflein,
Philada. Double-set triggers. Beautiful select walnut stock with checkered wrist and cheek
rest. Scrolled triggerguard. German silver fore-end cap, wedge escutcheons and two oval
escutcheons, one example on left wrist inscribed: G.Gilpin. Hardwood ramrod with brass tip
and wormer.
Condition: Fine to excellent for this type of rifle. Barrel with
smooth brown patina with scattered light spotting. Vibrant color remaining on
case-hardened elements. Excellent wood with mellow age patina. Overall, a very fine
example of this type of rifle.
Note: John Wurfflein, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1835-1900. This famous family were
makers of fine percussion derringers, hunting and target rifles.
Estimate: $8000 - $12000
Reloading
kit for pinfire cartridges (7mm, 9mm & 12mm)
How
does it work?
PRICE LIST
Basic one shell
16 gauge caliber kit
for pinfire shotgun
User
manual click here
Includes a brass
case, a cap holder, a firing pin and a long screw
$31,00 shipping
included (out of Europe shipment)
Revive your antique French 11mm Model
1873 (Chamelot Delvigne) revolver
USER
Manual click here
11mm 1973
full kit
Content : 11 mm tools + 12
reloadable cases + 1 powder measuring cup + 25 lead bullets
Price list click here
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