Kentucky Percussion Rifle Stamped "R. Sterling Newburgh" in 54 Caliber
Made by Robert Sterling of Newburgh, New York circa 1850. Rifle measures 55" overall with 54 caliber smoothbore 39" octagon barrel marked "R. Sterling Newburgh" with rifle sights. "C. Baker" stamped percussion lock with single trigger control and brass side plate. Full curly maple checkered wrist stock with brass hardware including 4 piece patch box with "Double Heart" finial and faceted entry pipe and ferrules with spur style trigger guard. Comes with a hardwood ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 54. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Metal has been cleaned with barrel showing some pitting near breech. Wood has been cleaned with toe having damage and several cracks in fore stock. Dark pitted bore with functioning mechanics.
Made by Robert Sterling of Newburgh, New York circa 1850. Rifle measures 55" overall with 54 caliber smoothbore 39" octagon barrel marked "R. Sterling Newburgh" with rifle sights. "C. Baker" stamped percussion lock with single trigger control and brass side plate. Full curly maple checkered wrist stock with brass hardware including 4 piece patch box with "Double Heart" finial and faceted entry pipe and ferrules with spur style trigger guard. Comes with a hardwood ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 54. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Metal has been cleaned with barrel showing some pitting near breech. Wood has been cleaned with toe having damage and several cracks in fore stock. Dark pitted bore with functioning mechanics.
