W.G. Sutter Ruffsdale PA Percussion 45 Caliber Bench Rifle Contemporary Stock
Percussion .45 caliber target rifle marked "W.G. Sutter" on the sideplate, identifying W.G. Sutter, a locksmith from Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania. Features a substantial 40" heavy octagon barrel, drilled and tapped for a front sight and fitted with a Redfield International adjustable rear peep sight. Percussion action with set trigger and German Silver trigger guard. Fitted with a distinctive contemporary maple stock of heavy bench-rest style, featuring a flat-bottom configuration for stable shooting and a brass buttplate. An interesting and purpose-built target rifle combining traditional percussion architecture with later sporting and target-shooting appointments. LOP: 14". CALIBER/GA: 45 Cal. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Finish has turned to a brown patina with light spotting and gray areas on the edges of the barrel. Stock shows a few very light dings and handling wear. Frosted bore with good 8-groove rifling.
Percussion .45 caliber target rifle marked "W.G. Sutter" on the sideplate, identifying W.G. Sutter, a locksmith from Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania. Features a substantial 40" heavy octagon barrel, drilled and tapped for a front sight and fitted with a Redfield International adjustable rear peep sight. Percussion action with set trigger and German Silver trigger guard. Fitted with a distinctive contemporary maple stock of heavy bench-rest style, featuring a flat-bottom configuration for stable shooting and a brass buttplate. An interesting and purpose-built target rifle combining traditional percussion architecture with later sporting and target-shooting appointments. LOP: 14". CALIBER/GA: 45 Cal. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Finish has turned to a brown patina with light spotting and gray areas on the edges of the barrel. Stock shows a few very light dings and handling wear. Frosted bore with good 8-groove rifling.
