z Sold ~ Rifle - Joe Wiest .40 cal.Southern rifle

A .40 caliber Tennessee style rifle by Joe Wiest, of Dubuque Iowa. Joe past August 13, 2013. This attractive Southern Mountain percussion rifle is trimmed with perfectly browned iron furniture, and stocked in very dark stained fine curly maple. The rifle has a superb rich finish with an understate elegance. Often referred to as a Tennessee style, this Southern rifle is fitted with a correct lock,a 46 3/4 inch octagon WM LARGE barrel, that is marked "Joe Wiest #28". All wood to metal fit is superior and precise, showing the hand of a master. Front sight Ò 3/8Ó dovetail, brass base w/silver blade. Rear sight - 5/8Ó dovetail, browned steel, open, buckhorn style. Features double set triggers. 62Ó overall length and weighs 7 1/2Ó lbs. The barrel has deep rifling a true round ball shooter. Bore shows no signs of wear or pitting. No rust or damage to wood. All hardware is iron : butt plate, pipe thimbles that holds ram rod. Appear in perfect condition.