Nelson Lewis Stamped Percussion Half Stock Target/Hunting Rifle in 45 Caliber
Made by Nelson Lewis circa 1850 in Troy, New York. Similar gun is pictured on Page 980-981 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York States Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 32-1/2" octagon 45 caliber rifled target/hunting weight barrel with "N. LEWIS MAKER TROY, NY" marking with hooded front sight with Notch rear sight and gunsmith made lollipop tang sight. Barrel is fitted with brass bullet starter all made by Lewis with patent breech ignition. Unmarked back action percussion lock with double set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and iron furniture and pewter Nose cap. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 45. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Metal has turned to a plum patina with oxidation staining. Replaced nipple. Wood has traces of original varnish with dings and marks. Excellent bore and mechanics.
Made by Nelson Lewis circa 1850 in Troy, New York. Similar gun is pictured on Page 980-981 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York States Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 32-1/2" octagon 45 caliber rifled target/hunting weight barrel with "N. LEWIS MAKER TROY, NY" marking with hooded front sight with Notch rear sight and gunsmith made lollipop tang sight. Barrel is fitted with brass bullet starter all made by Lewis with patent breech ignition. Unmarked back action percussion lock with double set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and iron furniture and pewter Nose cap. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 45. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Metal has turned to a plum patina with oxidation staining. Replaced nipple. Wood has traces of original varnish with dings and marks. Excellent bore and mechanics.
