B. Ebert American Long Rifle .36 Cal Percussion Sidelock, 38 in Octagonal Barrel, Brass Furniture, Engraved Patchbox - Antique Custom
This hand-built American long rifle by gunsmith B. Ebert is an antique, single-shot percussion sidelock in .36 caliber with the barrel top flat stamped "B. EBERT." It features a 38 in octagonal iron/steel barrel, brass furniture, and an engraved multi-piece patchbox. The full-length hardwood stock shows incised wrist checkering with round brass inlays. The bore measures roughly 9.25 mm, and the rifle is equipped with double set triggers and fixed iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting. The surfaces show widespread scratches and blemishes. The rifling is worn, and the bore is dark with blemishes.
What's Included
- B. Ebert American Long Rifle (.36 caliber, percussion sidelock, single-shot muzzleloader)
This rifle presents hallmark American long rifle architecture with a 38 in octagonal barrel and classic percussion sidelock operation. The bore measures at roughly 9.25 mm, aligning with the listed .36 caliber. The top flat is clearly stamped "B. EBERT.", identifying the maker.
The action uses an external hammer with a percussion cap system, complemented by double set triggers for refined let-off. Sight regulation is via fixed iron sights, with a small blade front and a fixed rear sight set in a dovetail.
The full-length hardwood stock is detailed with incised wrist checkering and distinctive round brass inlays. Brass furniture includes a crescent buttplate, trigger guard, nosecap, ramrod pipes, and toe/heel plates, reinforcing traditional period styling.
An engraved multi-piece patchbox with a hinged lid and finial adds both function and ornamentation. Length of pull measures 12.0 in, and overall execution reflects a custom, hand-built gunsmith rifle from the United States.