QUALITY E.L. PANCOST PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER: N/A, BARREL: 42", CALIBER .about .40, MFG: 19th Century. Elisha L. Pancost (1822-1896) was a Allegheny County Pennsylvania gunsmith. All original 19th century Kentucky type rifle features full length tiger maple stock with 16 silver inlays. Back action English percussion lock and set triggers. Full length heavy octagon barrel is marked "E.L. Pancost" and lock is also marked "E.L. Pencost". Brass hardware with ornate patch box that has 7 perforations. Adjustable V notch rear sight and globe front sight. CONDITION: Very Fine all original rifle. Smooth metal with brown patina. Lock action works properly with set triggers. Stock is very nice with strong tiger stripe and only minor handling marks. The brass hardware has a nice mellow patina. The door of the patch box has a slight bend. The bore is fairly clean with some frosting. and good rifling. Overall a very attractive higher condition Pennsylvania Rifle. ANTIQUE