Woburn, MA MARSHALL TIDD Antique Rifle with HEAVY REMINGTON BARREL .45 cal PERCUSSION Single Barrel Gun CIVIL WAR SHARPSHOOTER

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Woburn, MA MARSHALL TIDD Antique Rifle with HEAVY REMINGTON BARREL .45 cal

PERCUSSION Single Barrel Gun CIVIL WAR SHARPSHOOTER

Here we present an antique M. Tidd Boxlock Percussion Sidehammer Rifle, made sometime in the mid-19^th Century in Woburn, Massachusetts. Marshall P. Tidd (1820-1890) was a gunmaker and machinist in Woburn, Massachusetts. One of his obituaries listed him as the maker of “various freak” firearms and inventions, and the New York Sun called him a famous rifle maker and indicates his guns were used internationally, including by royalty. The Boston Globe in 1900 indicated his guns were used by sharpshooters during the Civil War, and a Tidd rifle owned by fellow Woburn native Private Oscar Stevens of the 5th Mass. Volunteer Infantry is pictured and discussed in “Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War” by Martin Pegler on page 36 where the author indicates it was used in multiple battles.

This example features a heavy “REMINGTON” marked barrel with a globe front sight, scope mounting blocks, and “M. TIDD/WOBURN/MASS” marking. Includes a false muzzle with part of a starter stuck to it.

The overall condition is good. Brown patina throughout. The action is strong. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Stock shows use and remains solid. Only the hooded front sight remains but there are provisions for sights that are mounted on the barrel and for a tang mounted peep sight.

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

Barrel is 32 inches.

Caliber: .45 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3000
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