R.R. Moore Scoped Percussion Target 41 Caliber Rifle Pictured in Swinney Book
Made by Rensselaer (Rance) R. Moore circa 1866 in Cortland, New York. Gun is pictured on pages 1168-1169 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York State Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 26-3/4" octagon 41 caliber rifled target weight barrel with "R.R Moore Cortland, NY" marked 3/4" tube, 33", 10x scope with crosshair reticle and adjustable platform type mounts. Barrel is marked "R.R. Moore/Cortland, N.Y. No. 1407" and fitted with false muzzle with sight shield and brass bullet starter all made by Moore with patent breech ignition. Unmarked back action percussion lock with single set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and German silver furniture. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 41. S/N: 1407. FFL: Antique.
Condition
90% plus original blue fading to a plum patina with some light surface pinprick oxidation. German silver furniture shows brass tones coming through with light oxidation stains. 90% original varnish with some light scratches. Good bore with sharp rifling. Optics show bubbling with visible crosshair and are in need of professional examination if used. Excellent quality rifle.
Made by Rensselaer (Rance) R. Moore circa 1866 in Cortland, New York. Gun is pictured on pages 1168-1169 of H.J. Swinney's Book "The New York State Firearms Trade". Gun has blued 26-3/4" octagon 41 caliber rifled target weight barrel with "R.R Moore Cortland, NY" marked 3/4" tube, 33", 10x scope with crosshair reticle and adjustable platform type mounts. Barrel is marked "R.R. Moore/Cortland, N.Y. No. 1407" and fitted with false muzzle with sight shield and brass bullet starter all made by Moore with patent breech ignition. Unmarked back action percussion lock with single set trigger control. Beautifully fit select walnut stock with piano style high luster varnish finish and German silver furniture. Comes with original hardwood ramrod with brass tip. Provenance: Doc Spink Collection LOP: 13". CALIBER/GA: 41. S/N: 1407. FFL: Antique.
Condition
90% plus original blue fading to a plum patina with some light surface pinprick oxidation. German silver furniture shows brass tones coming through with light oxidation stains. 90% original varnish with some light scratches. Good bore with sharp rifling. Optics show bubbling with visible crosshair and are in need of professional examination if used. Excellent quality rifle.
