Original U.S. Civil War Era William Billinghurst Half Stock Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy .39 Caliber Octagonal Barrel and Stuck Bullet Starter, circa 1860 British "Bobby" Police The inner skirt is maker

The inner skirt is maker marked with stamping into the steel with RL2 - 398 / 28

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This example had both the front and back of the blade entirely resurfaced at some point

There is a bit of damage and bending near the tip

Original U.S. Civil War Era William Billinghurst Half Stock Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy .39 Caliber Octagonal Barrel and Stuck Bullet Starter, circa 1860 British "Bobby" Police The inner skirt is makerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War era half stocked underhammer percussion target rifle made by William Billinghurst of Rochester, New York, circa 1860. Built with an exceptionally heavy 30 1 2" octagonal barrel, . 39" rifled bore, globe front sight, and a fitted bullet starter, it is a substantial example of the specialized target and bench rifles produced during the mid 19th century. This is an antique black