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Rare CIVIL WAR Antique GREENE Bolt Action UNDERHAMMER Rifle by WATERS c1860 1st US BOLT ACTION RIFLE!

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Rare CIVIL WAR Antique GREENE Bolt Action UNDERHAMMER Rifle by WATERS c1860

1st US BOLT ACTION RIFLE!

Here we present an antique Greene Bolt Action Underhammer Rifle, manufactured by A.H. Waters in Millbury, Massachusetts circa 1859 through the early 1860s. The Greene breechloading rifle, with its underhammer design and unusual oval shaped bore, was invented by U.S. Army Lt. Col. J. Durrell Greene. Approximately 1,500 Greene Rifles were produced for sale in the United States, and additional 3,000 were made for the Russian Government. Although the Greene was the first American military bolt-action rifle, only 900 were purchased by the U.S. Army. One of the biggest shortcomings of the Greene rifle was, unlike other underhammer arms, these rifles required the percussion cap to be placed on a cone that was located under the barrel.

When the hammer was cocked, there was nothing to hold the cap in place. Consequently, they frequently fell off, often at the most inopportune times. Another shortcoming was the requirement of loading two bullets, one of which served as a gas seal, at the same time. In the initial loading sequence, a bullet was inserted followed by a powder charge, and then a second bullet. The first bullet actually left the muzzle when the rifle was discharged, while the second remained in the breech to prevent propellant gasses from escaping. When the rifle was reloaded, this bullet was advanced into the bore, again followed by a powder charge and new “gas seal” bullet. The process would be continually repeated, thus each bullet saw dual use, first as a breech gas seal and next as the projectile on the next shot.

The overall condition is very good. The action is strong. The bore is semi-bright and in good shape. The stock is smooth and solid. This odd US martial arm is a true rarity with only 1,500 made for sale in the states!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 36 inches.

Caliber: .53 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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