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Percussion Lock Patent Model
old-arms
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I found this item at a yard sale marked TOY GUN!! - I knew it was not a toy but did not know exactly what it was. After some research I found it to be a Firearms Patent Model. As you can see it is High Quality work-- SOLOMON RUSH OF REYNODSBURG OHIO == IMPROVMENT IN LOCKS FOR FIRE-ARMS -- MAY 22,1874-- MY QUESTION IS -- Why would a Gunsmith put all this work and time on this percussion lock when by 1874 all new firearms were Cartridge guns. The only thought I have is he was building High Quality Percussion Gallery Target Rifles. I would appreciate any thoughts in this matter -- ALSO -- Is there anyone out there that may have a gun made by SOLOMON RUSH ??
[img][/img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/552/medium/patent_3.JPG
[img][/img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/552/medium/patent_3.JPG
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It reminds me of the sample new Savage accutrigger they have a the gun store for folks to fondle. Perhaps it was an inletting practice project for a budding gunsmith.
added I once considered building a modern Ferguson rifle. Swivel breech in stainless steel with a O-ring enhanced seals and a piezoelectric ignition.
The way that the lock is designed with all the parts being external. Perhaps that is what he designed it for? Rather than use for a conventional rifle.