Heavy Percussion Muzzleloading Bench Rifle by David R. Taylor of Little Hocking, Ohio in 45 Caliber
Made by well-known target shooter and gunsmith David R. Taylor of Little Hocking, Ohio circa 1960. Gun is a 20 lb. percussion muzzleloading bench rifle with 42" octagon 45 caliber rifled barrel with 1-5/8" diameter and stamped "David R. Taylor Little Hocking, Ohio" with Redfield "International" Olympic style front hooded sight with plugged rear sight and Redfield "International" rear peep sight. Recycled Springfield "1864" dated musket percussion lock with gunsmith made high spur hammer with brass sideplate and double set trigger control. Birdseye maple full stock with steady rest provision and brass hardware. LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 45. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall good with light handling marks with mirror bore and crisp mechanics.
Made by well-known target shooter and gunsmith David R. Taylor of Little Hocking, Ohio circa 1960. Gun is a 20 lb. percussion muzzleloading bench rifle with 42" octagon 45 caliber rifled barrel with 1-5/8" diameter and stamped "David R. Taylor Little Hocking, Ohio" with Redfield "International" Olympic style front hooded sight with plugged rear sight and Redfield "International" rear peep sight. Recycled Springfield "1864" dated musket percussion lock with gunsmith made high spur hammer with brass sideplate and double set trigger control. Birdseye maple full stock with steady rest provision and brass hardware. LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 45. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall good with light handling marks with mirror bore and crisp mechanics.
