Wilkes single barrel percussion with long 47" barrel
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"WILKES", as marked on lock, single barrel percussion fowler with very long 47" part octagon part round barrel. Metal parts have dark uncleaned patina overall, with some scattered light rust/pitting. Ramrod pipes are old homemade replacements. Stock very good, left side of buttstock comb scooped out, has an old hairline crack behind the hammer secured with a couple small nails. Missing barrel tang screw. Mechanically good, sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.
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