Matchlock Long Gun, 18TH C.

Lot description

Matchlock Rifle, no visible markings, a 25.5" barrel flat at the top and slightly flared at the muzzle, fixed front and rear sights, wood bayonet, brass lockplate with simple brass serpentine match holder/hammer, the pan with a hinged cover, the diminutive trigger toward the butt stock, wood is in good condition with some loss above trigger, stock is missing some pins below barrel, the hammer and trigger operate easily and correctly, smooth bore with surface rust, for shipping approx. 36.35"l, 3.40lbs