SOLD Antique .32 Plains Style Rifle

[BigSkyRambler]

This .32 plains style rifle is of 1850s to 1860s vintage, most likely. It was made by James Brown, The Hardest Working Gunsmith in Pittsburgh! Its 32" barrel has an even brown patina. Some light pitting and minor dings typical of a 160+ year old rifle. The bore is very nice and was heavily greased when I got it. Photo does not do it justice. The seven grooves/lands bore makes exact measurement difficult, but it is around .32. Has a modern nipple, making me think it has seen relatively recent (1950-70s) use? There is a name stamped on underside of barrel, perhaps the modern shooter/restorer? The Maple stock has nice grain and brass buttplate and trigger guard. At some point, the wrist was broken clean through and repaired with some adhesive and a steel bolt. Very solid, although visible, repair. Maybe a rawhide wrap for aesthetic appeal? There is also a long well glued crack along right forestock that includes a replacement piece with different grain. Pewter end cap. Lock is marked ASHMORE and has an engraved hunting scene. The DSTs need adjustment, as I can see no flaw in lock internals. LOP is 13.75" and gun weighs approx. 9.5#. $550 SHIPPED!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

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[Mitch97]

This one will last as long as a snowflake on the face of the sun.

 

[cynthialee]

This one will last as long as a snowflake on the face of the sun.

yeah this kind of deal only comes around when my accounts are low

 

[BigSkyRambler]

yeah this kind of deal only comes around when my accounts are low

I do offer Layaway!

 

[nit wit]

Nice wood!
Nit Wit

 

[Mitch97]

I do offer Layaway!

Do you offer free marriage counseling vouchers with each purchase? If I buy another gun my better half may kick me to the curb for "a better model".

 

[pamtnman]

Worth it for the wood and hardware alone.

 

[user 51569]

What price would you charge for local pickup

 

[BigSkyRambler]

What price would you charge for local pickup

$500 in north central Arkansas.

 

[stank]

Is the hammer a replacement or does it look original?

 

[poker]

Big Sky, you might want to correct the name from Brown to Bown. His Enterprise gunworks made a lot of these back in the mid to late 1800’s. Yours being early as he marked James Bown and Sons later.

 

[toot]

ASHMORE made a lot of guns back in the day! and the new nipple means that the last owner was a shooter with it! I beleave that it is 100% original, and as stated it will not last at that price!!

 

[William Sublette]

I'll take it.


I've been looking for a squirrel rifle.


Pm me your contact, and payment info.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Big Sky, you might want to correct the name from Brown to Bown. His Enterprise gunworks made a lot of these back in the mid to late 1800’s. Yours being early as he marked James Bown and Sons later.

I need better reading glasses.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

I'll take it.


I've been looking for a squirrel rifle.


Pm me your contact, and payment info.

We have a winner! Sending PM.

 

[woodsnwater]

WOW! Probably broke that stock over some some bandits head, or a grizzle bar.