SOLD Beautiful Vintage Custom .36 Half Stock

[BigSkyRambler]

REDUCED. This rifle would seem to be an antique in well preserved condition. It was built by Noadyer Potter, Maker of percussion sporting rifles in Dowagiac Mich .1869-77 (See Link from the American Longrifles Forum lower down in thread) It is .36 Cal. The 33" barrel is stamped N. POTTER on the underside. The barrel is 1 1/8" across flats and has a very good bore with small areas of light frost that will lap out with a few shots. Adjustable sporting rear and silver blade front sights. The dark stained Maple stock is free of cracks and has minimal handling marks. Pewter endcap. Held to barrel with single silver (?) pin. Has brass buttplate, patchbox and trigger guard. German silver inlays, typical of Potter's rifles. Double set triggers. Back action lock marked R.S. LOP is 13 5/8". Weight around 11 1/2 lbs. Balances just ahead of rear sight. This would be an expensive rifle to have built today. $825 SHIPPED.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

More photos.

 

[Slinginslugs]

You never know what the rambler will pull out!

 

[Canute Rex]

The triggerguard, buttplate, and general architecture look very much like a rifle I have that was made in Dayton Ohio in 1867.

 

[frankie]

CORRECTION. .36 Cal. This is another of those early mid-twentieth century custom percussion target rifles using a mix of antique and contemporary parts. The contemporary (?) 33" barrel is stamped N. POTTER on the underside. I believe this was Harry's nerdy younger brother Niles. The barrel is 1 1/8" across flats and has a very good bore with small areas of light frost that will lap out with a few shots. Adjustable sporting rear and silver blade front sights. The dark stained Maple stock is free of cracks and has minimal handling marks. Pewter endcap. Held to barrel with single silver (?) pin. The brass buttplate, patchbox and trigger guard may be antique. German silver inlays. Double set triggers. Antique back action lock marked R.S. LOP is 13 5/8". Weight around 11 1/2 lbs. Balances just ahead of rear sight. This would be an expensive rifle to have built today. $1000 + Shipping and insurance.View attachment 135554View attachment 135555View attachment 135556View attachment 135559View attachment 135560View attachment 135561View attachment 135562View attachment 135563View attachment 135564View attachment 135565

That is a great rifle with a lot of character.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

On a scale of 1 to 10, that gun is a beaut.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

The triggerguard, buttplate, and general architecture look very much like a rifle I have that was made in Dayton Ohio in 1867.

I believe that was the look builder was going for.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

You never know what the rambler will pull out!

Well. I ain't Jayson Boebert!

 

[BozoMiller]

Pretty cool gun.

 

[DuncNZ]

My Book says " Noadyer Potter: Maker of percussion sporting rifles .Dowagiac Mich .1869-77

 

[windini]

.36 Cal.

The barrel is 1 1/8" across flats

Weight around 11 1/2 lbs.

But I do like it!!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

My Book says " Noadyer Potter: Maker of percussion sporting rifles .Dowagiac Mich .1869-77

Better still. Seller said contemporary. Any photos of his guns or stamps you could share?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Interesting link from American Longrifles Forum

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=9702.0

 

[BoomStick]

Curious. Possibility it's been re-stocked. The underside of the barrel looks like a couple previous places it was pinned, but have been removed. Neat rifle.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Curious. Possibility it's been re-stocked. The underside of the barrel looks like a couple previous places it was pinned, but have been removed. Neat rifle.

That is why it was thought to be contemporary. But it has lots of elements common to this Potter guy's guns. Hard tellin', not knowin'.

 

[DuncNZ]

Better still. Seller said contemporary. Any photos of his guns or stamps you could share?

No sorry I just wrote what is in my book "Small Arms Makers " by Gardiner .
I have just done a quick google so check this out It is from the ALR forum N. Potter 100323-1 (Michigan)
1 hour later on : I see some one else also informed you of this link
I like the fact that a tape measure is alongside most of the photos .

 

[BigSkyRambler]

PRICE REDUCED TO $900 + SHIPPING

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Now $850+shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

$825 SHIPPED.

 

[Flint n Steel]

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