A needle-fire rifle, Klein system, Foster in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA, circa 1850, Rifled, somewhat rough octagonal barrel in mm calibre, in need of cleaning, quadrant sight on the upper side, manufacturer's signature in front of it, patent data "Kleins Patent No. 1849 New York" behind it. Sparsely engraved breech, spring-loaded uncocking lever on the left. Walnut half stock with iron furniture. Iron parts stained with remnants of bluing, stock knocked. Length 106 cm. George Pratt Foster (1810 - 1874) was not only a gunsmith but also, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, century, foster, klein, massachusetts, needle-fire, object, objects, rifle, system, taunton
