Original U.S. Large Bore Half-Stocked Percussion Hunting Rifle with Set Trigger and Lock by Atkinson - circa 1845 Military Maps Not currently operational

Not currently operational

At the time the U

The helmet is named TAYLOR on the chinstrap and has a clear 91st Division insignia painted on the front

which is a marking we were not able to identify

which specialized in mountain warfare

Original U.S. Large Bore Half-Stocked Percussion Hunting Rifle with Set Trigger and Lock by Atkinson - circa 1845 Military Maps Not currently operationalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a military show, this is a very nice mid 19th Century U. S Percussion Hunting rifle, with a very large bore, almost . 60"! It is heavily rifled with 7 grooves, and most likely intended for hunting larger game. This example was actually made using a BRITISH TRADE back action percussion lock mechanism marked ATKINSON WARRANTED on the lock plate. This lock was made by Joseph Atkinson of Lancaster,