SOLD WTS: .45 caliber percussion long rifle

Full stock long rifle, made in the 60's with a 42" straight octagonal barrel, 15/16" across the flats. .45 caliber, good bore. Double set triggers (the set trigger must activated for the lock to cock). Very nice, light front trigger. I shot this on one occasion and it did well. I never had time to play around with different loads. Has plate with original owners initials and the year 1966 marked. Barrel is marked by W. C. Hart of Cross Timbers, MO.

$675 plus shipping.

I forgot to mention... there is a crack at the lock screw head on the edge of the left panel. It's because the original builder did not use a bushing to distribute the force of the bolt head (and it's a fairly narrow bit of wood). I can epoxy it and insert a pin through it.

I also installed a brand new drum and nipple. The originals were serviceable but likely original from the 60s and have a lot of wear. I will include the original drum and nipple.

I can revise the price to $575 plus shipping. I'm funding another item (another .45, but flintlock). Postal MO please. PayPal friend option works, too.

I know it's for sale, but what does WTS stand for?

sqqy14 said:

I know it's for sale, but what does WTS stand for?

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Want To Sell

sqqy14 said:

I know it's for sale, but what does WTS stand for?

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Want to sell

Is that a Russ ham lock?

S.Kenton said:

Is that a Russ ham lock?

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No, I don't think so. I don't think it's marked at all. It's the first brass lockplate I've seen in person, though I recall reading about them. There is no half-cock in the action. I have a Russ Hamm on my other .45. The lock on this seems to have more power when striking than the Hamm lock (though the Hamm lock has never failed to set a cap off, either). Interestingly, there is no half-cock.

weight of the gun?. twist rate of barrel?

Weight is 9 lbs, 5 oz. Twist measures at 1:48

Ok, let's try $550 shipped east of the Mississippi. Add $15 west of the Mississippi.

Last round, $525 shipped east of the Mississippi.

I'll take it. PM sent

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