3. PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. L. 56"
Purchased in the neighborhood of Altoona, Pa., and probably of Pennsylvania origin, though there are no marks. Similar to the Kentucky style of rifle, except for back-action lock and small oval patch-box. Brass mountings and curley maple stock. About .44 Cal.
4. OVER-AND-UNDER PERCUSSION RIFLE. L. 50"
Barrels revolve, being released by catch in front of trigger-guard. Full length curley maple stock, ramrod on one side and three German silver inlays on the other. Large brass patch-box. Mark; "Conestoga Rifle Works". These double-barrel rifles with revolving barrels are rare.
5. HEAVY PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. L. 50-1/2"
Full-length Kentucky type stock. Lock marked "Jos. Golcher." Weight, 15 pounds. In comparatively poor order, though it can be fired.
6. U. S. ARTILLERY MUSKET. (PERCUSSION) L. 48"
Civil War issue. Used by field artillery for defending gun-positions against enemy cavalry. Mark; "Savage R. F. A. Co." A rare type and by a scarce maker.
7. ENFIELD STYLE CONFEDERATE MUSKET. L. 56"
Light English walnut stock. Claimed to have been used in the famous "Louisiana Tigers." Confederate arms of any sort are rare. With bayonet. Mark on lock; "Barnet, London". On stock; "Edward Middleton, Gunmaker, Birmingham." With bayonet.