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The engraving was very likely executed by master engraver Gustave Young. It has a fish head
hammer and the distinctive Young style scrollwork. The breech plug is nicely filed/sculpted on the right. The toe of the stock on the left is marked “64.2.3.” in red paint (prior collection inventory markings). The barrel is turned for a false muzzle (not included) and has been fitted with a full length scope with small aperture at the rear similar to a peep sight.
CONDITION: Extremely fine. The barrel is mostly an even blend of faded original blue finish and brown patina. There are some marks at the edges including wrench/vice marks near the breech. The rib on the right side of the ramrod tube is slightly separating at the rear. The scope condition
matches the barrel. The action has traces of case colors and otherwise a smooth blend of gray and brown patina. There is some slight spotting on the iron. The German silver and silver have attractive aged patinas. The engraving remains crisp throughout. The stock is very good and has attractive feathered figure, minor flaking of the varnish at the top of the wrist around the lock and junction with the action, a slight crack in the grain on the wrist on the right, cracks at the toe, and minor scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine. The scope has mostly clean optics and is fine for its age. This is an overall fine example of the highest quality of rifles made by Edwin Wesson and his iconic younger brothers in the 1840s.
Estimate: 9,500 - 15,000
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