Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Long Rifle with Full Stock & Trade Lock by G. Goulcher c. 1840 African Militaria The left side of the

The left side of the stock bears a clear government inspector SWP / 1893 cartouche

It is comprised of 80% WWII issue parts and NOS parts

There is a bit of soiling in the creases but overall the arm band is bright and in very good condition

but there is some tearing to the pressed paper sweatband at the rear

Certificates were given out as a novelty to participants in the testing

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Long Rifle with Full Stock & Trade Lock by G. Goulcher c. 1840 African Militaria The left side of theOriginal Item: Only one available. This came to us recently from an Old U. S. Collection that had been in storage for more than 100 years. Here is an octagonal barreled "Kentucky" style rifle, which more correctly is known as a Pennsylvania Rifle. It is in one of the standard calibers we usually see these in, . 43", and has a heavy octagonal barrel. The rifle was built in the United States using a percussion lock made marked G. GOULCHER, who worked in