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William Read Percussion Rifle

Engraved Half Stock Target Rifle - William Read, Boston
- Caliber: .384
- Weight: 14lbs
- Barrel Measures: 29 1/2" Long, by 1 5/16 At The Breech, and 1 4/16" At The Muzzle
- Trigger Pull: 14 1/2"
- Stock: Tiger Stripe Walnut With Original Finish
- Furniture: All German Silver
- All Engraving Done By the Same Engraver Including Lock Plate
Overall View of Rifle
Overall View of Rifle		 Overall View of Rifle
Overall View of Rifle		 Right Side Action
Right Side Action		 Left side action
Left side action		 Lock stamping
Lock stamping		 Tang
Tang
Hammer and Breech
Hammer and Breech		 Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark		 Rear Barrel Sight
Rear Barrel Sight		 Horn Forend Tip
Horn Forend Tip		 Patch Box
Patch Box		 Muzzle End
Muzzle End
Left Buttstock
Left Buttstock		 Bottom View Toeplate
Bottom View Toeplate		 Bottom View Tigger Guard
Bottom View Tigger Guard		 Close-up Beach Type Sight
Close-up Beach Type Sight		 Front Beach Type Sight
Front Beach Type Sight

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Hal 29-Dec-2010 00:31
Need to know more about Lane and Read, Boston. They used a wooden rib to protect the
loading rod, such as this rifle has.
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