(Guilford County, NC, 1834-1874) circa 1870s, percussion halfstock, 32-1/4 in. heavy barrel, 3/8 in. bore, dovetail blade front sight, split rear sight, 4-3/4 in. rounded three screw barrel tang, faint " Address J.F. Le......r" and Roman numeral "IV" on top of barrel, figured maple stock with raised cheek rest, lightly engraved sidelock with stitch engraved lock plate, stitch engraved toe plate, brass trigger guard, butt plate, ramrod thimble and guides, and forend cap, 48-3/4 in.
Provenance: From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
Note: Judd Franklin Ledbetter was the brother of Chesley Ledbetter, his gun shop was located at the entrance of Camp Uwharrie, present day Akela Drive, along Guilford College Road, he was known as a maker of quality half stock rifles, The Longrifle Makers of Guilford County, pg. 17, C. Michael Briggs.
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From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
stock with very little wear, some light abrasions, likely refinished, thin 1-1/4 in. patch repair to stock above front of lock plate, wear to wood around brass trigger guard pin. barrel with handling wear and oxidation consistent with age and use, loss to ramrod tip, likely replaced screws at tang and toe plate, cock and triggers function, cock may release without manipulation
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