antique percussion rifle withHEXAGON bore
I am looking for any info on a rifle i have in on consingment
It follows the lines and look of pennsylvania rifle with full length
stock , set triggers most of all octogon barrel with a hexagon bore
NOT A ROUND BULLET six sided has S.Smitt or S.Suritt in old cursive incribed on top of barrel like i said it is percussion
action and hammer has small amount brass inlaid engaving has brass patch box on right side of stock can e mail pics if you have any leads thanks
It follows the lines and look of pennsylvania rifle with full length
stock , set triggers most of all octogon barrel with a hexagon bore
NOT A ROUND BULLET six sided has S.Smitt or S.Suritt in old cursive incribed on top of barrel like i said it is percussion
action and hammer has small amount brass inlaid engaving has brass patch box on right side of stock can e mail pics if you have any leads thanks
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Two thoughts come to mind. There was a hex rifling method by Whitworth (England) in mid 1800s. It was a true hex and used special hex bullets that were cast in a mold designed for that purpose. Possibly your barrel could have been imported or maybe someone also developed their own version of hex rifling. I have also had perc rifles with muzzle that looked like the rifling was hex. Unless the piece is in excellent almost original condition, it might be worthwhile to check down in the bore to see if it is real hex all the way. I know this isn't much info but maybe it will prompt some better replies. Robert 0 -
Two thoughts come to mind. There was a hex rifling method by Whitworth (England) in mid 1800s. It was a true hex and used special hex bullets that were cast in a mold designed for that purpose. Possibly your barrel could have been imported or maybe someone also developed their own version of hex rifling. I have also had perc rifles with muzzle that looked like the rifling was hex. Unless the piece is in excellent almost original condition, it might be worthwhile to check down in the bore to see if it is real hex all the way. I know this isn't much info but maybe it will prompt some better replies. Robert 0 -
When I saw the heading, I immediately thought of the Whitworth. I don't know how the rifles were marked, but do know the Confederates had some - I have one of the pre-made cartridges, which is about 3" long and pre-formed cardstock in a twisted hexagon. 0 -
i checked and it is a true hex all the way down it also is a muzzel loader thank for feed back it really is apprciated 0 -
The Whitworth rifles and cannons had a super reputation for accuracy, range and effectiveness during the Civil War period.
I was under the impression the rifling system was proprietary.
Are there any markings or proofmarks on the barrel under the stock ?0
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