^Lot 3546 LANE & READ BOSTON HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 33 5/8" oct. to rnd. Brass dovetail mounted blade front sight w/ elevator adj. rear sight. Bbl. has 2 dovetail mounted blocks that may be for scope or sight attachment. Top tang is spherical fitting that may have been sight base. Engraved lock marked "LANE & READ BOSTON". Plain trigger. Half length key fastened walnut stock w/ horn forearm tip. Brass fittings include circular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, toe plate, finger curl trigger guard & sideplate escutcheons. German silver key escutcheons. CONDITION: bbl. has lightly tarnished in the white appearance w/ pitting in breech area. Stock shows cracks & chips around lock & sideplate areas. Sound lock. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-18670/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.