Mid 19th Plains Rifle Mfg by Slotter For A. J. Plate in San Francisco Ca.
Mid 19th Plains Rifle Manufactured by Slotter, Philadelphia PA For A. J. Plate in San Francisco Ca. with George Gibbs Gain twist Barrel, Single Keyed with Brass Mounts.Slotter & Co. percussion half-stock rifle is a premier example of 1860s American craftsmanship. Manufactured in Philadelphia by the Slotterbek brothers—former gunsmiths of the famous Henry Deringer Company—these high-quality plains and target rifles were prominently custom-made for A.J. Plate, a famous firearms dealer in San Francisco. Popularized across the American West by frontiersmen, hunters, and homesteaders, the rifle typically featured a heavy full-octagon barrel, double-set triggers for precision shooting, and a distinctive back-action lockplate.
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In the Continuous U.S. and Canada, with every purchase we allow for a provisional 14 day inspection period. If for any reason you do not want to keep an item that you have purchased, simply return the item in original condition within 14 days of receipt. After inspection, you will be refunded the purchase price. Return shipping not included.
Each of our pieces is unique and carefully photographed. If we feel that the returned piece is in any way damaged, or different than the piece that we originally sent, we will return the item to you and no refund will be offered or made.
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