Malone, New York
A rare rifle with only a few known, mostly in museum collections
Myron Moses, Malone, NY removable chamber single shot rifle; cartridge with nipple on which a percussion cap is fitted.
See pages 14-15 in Stockbridge. Refer to Tag #1 in “Bird Book”. This rifle housed a small compass installed within the butt.
Item Date: Patented Sept. 30, 1862, Patent no. 36571
Measurement: .40-caliber. Overall length: 42"; barrel length: 26"
Material: Walnut stock, German silver compass escutcheon
Item Condition: The frame is in dark color, barrel is brown; mechanically fine.
Literature: Published within The "Bill Bird Collection" book by Tom Rowe.
Price: $3,250
SKU 308-686
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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