For collectors and shooters who value authentic mid-19th century engineering, this Single Shot offering delivers historic character and functional craftsmanship. The rifle’s balance of ornament and usability makes it a noteworthy piece for a serious collection or museum-grade display.

MUSKETEER RIFLES DOHERTY & EVANS HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

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Overview

Circa 1860s and listed as NSN, this .32 caliber, 35 1/2″ round barrel percussion rifle represents Southern American gunsmithing of the era. Category: Single Shot. Brand: Musketeer Rifles. Model: Various. Priced at $4,995.99, it pairs museum-quality aesthetics with functioning mechanisms suitable for demonstration firing by qualified owners.

Design and Features

Barrel and Markings

The 35 1/2″ round barrel displays a smooth plum/brown patina and is marked on the top flat “Doherty & Evans – Petersburg Va.” — a clear maker’s signature that adds provenance and research value for collectors. The barrel profile promotes classic balance and sighting consistent with period rifles.

Stock and Furniture

Well-preserved walnut stock with sharp checkering at the wrist shows only light handling marks, maintaining original feel without excessive restoration. Silver-plated furniture has a warm, even patina; the pineapple finial patch box is engraved with a stylized dragon-like creature, a distinctive decorative element that separates this rifle from more common examples.

Lockwork and Triggers

The lock plate, hammer, breech, and tang feature delicate floral engraving, with the lock plate additionally stamped “Doherty & Evans.” Functioning double set triggers provide two-stage control for deliberate, precise pulls—an important feature for accurate single-shot performance and historical authenticity.

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Why Collectors Value This Rifle

Collectors prize the combination of maker markings, engraved metalwork, unique patch box engraving, and intact functioning double set triggers. The .32 caliber offers manageable recoil and period-appropriate ballistics for demonstration loads, making this rifle both display-ready and operational under controlled conditions.

Purchase Information

As a Single Shot historic piece offered at $4,995.99, this rifle is a specific opportunity for those seeking a documented example of Southern percussion work. Check current availability on the shop page to begin acquisition or request additional condition photos and provenance documentation.

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