I have had this rifle for several years, I had another the same in not as good condition.
This rifle is a percussion .50, 1:48 twist walnut stock, English sporting rifle configuration, checkered stock. ( forearm and wrist ) Checkering is well executed.
Barrel is octagonal 7/8" ( with steel under rib )with the muzzle turned round.
Sights are buckhorn rear and simple blade front.
Butt plate is flat, all metal is color case hardened nose cap, butt plate, patch box ( very well )
The gun was made by Antonio Zoli of Italy. Zoli is well known for their fine shotguns. ( modern )
The only fault that I found was the rather weak lock, which I changed for a L&R percussion.
There were not too many of these rifles produced.
If someone can shed some information on this rifle it would be appreciated.
I will try and post some pictures of the gun later.
It is one of my most prised guns.
Have a great day!
Fred
This rifle is a percussion .50, 1:48 twist walnut stock, English sporting rifle configuration, checkered stock. ( forearm and wrist ) Checkering is well executed.
Barrel is octagonal 7/8" ( with steel under rib )with the muzzle turned round.
Sights are buckhorn rear and simple blade front.
Butt plate is flat, all metal is color case hardened nose cap, butt plate, patch box ( very well )
The gun was made by Antonio Zoli of Italy. Zoli is well known for their fine shotguns. ( modern )
The only fault that I found was the rather weak lock, which I changed for a L&R percussion.
There were not too many of these rifles produced.
If someone can shed some information on this rifle it would be appreciated.
I will try and post some pictures of the gun later.
It is one of my most prised guns.
Have a great day!
Fred