20 - Attributed to J. Edmonds Pennsylvania Percussion Action Muzzleloading Long Rifle

Attributed to J. Edmonds Pennsylvania Percussion Action Muzzleloading Long Rifle Attributed to J. Edmonds Pennsylvania long rifle. This percussion-action muzzleloading firearm features a heavy octagonal barrel and a full-length tiger maple stock with a prominent cheek rest. The lock plate is constructed of iron with brass mountings and displays engraved decorative scrollwork along with the characters A L followed by script. The rifle is equipped with double-set triggers and a crescent-shaped buttplate. The forestock is secured with metal pins and terminates in a wood-capped muzzle. The barrel is fitted with a fixed rear notch sight and a front blade sight. A partial wooden ramrod is held by metal pipes along the underside of the stock. 59 1/2" L x 4" H x 2" W. 24D CONDITION: The barrel and lock plate exhibit a dark aged patina with areas of surface oxidation and light pitting consistent with age. The octagonal bore is dark. The tiger maple stock retains a high-gloss finish but shows significant condition issues, including a deep crack near the muzzle and wood loss at the tip of the forestock. There are multiple deep scratches and white paint transfer marks on the left side of the forestock. The wooden ramrod is broken and only partially present. The metal nose cap is missing. The action appears to function, though it has not been live-fire tested. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.