Old, as best I have found thus far 1840-1870. Muzzle loader. I think but am not sure the gun belonged to my Great Grandfather. My Grandfather was born in 1903.
I think it was made by AV Walton of Charleston South Carolina. If the item is around 170 yers old it’s in fair shape. I would say original wood with worm holes in it. The hammer is missing but I checked the action and it works and the trigger works.
It is 60 inch’s long from butt stock to the end of the barrel.
Inherited
Yes
Hello, this item is a mid 19th century American percussion muzzle loading long rifle, bearing the marking “A. V. Walton, Charleston” on the lock plate, identifying it as a Southern gunsmith produced sporting or hunting rifle from the circa 1840 to 1860 period. Rifles of this type were typically handmade in small regional workshops and show individual characteristics such as engraved lock plates, long octagonal barrels, and walnut stocks. The percussion system confirms manufacture after the flintlock era but prior to widespread cartridge firearms. The visible wear, wood worm damage, missing hammer component, and general aging are consistent with long term storage and use, which significantly affect collector desirability.
From a market standpoint, mid 19th century American percussion long rifles by regional makers typically sell between $800 and $2,500 USD depending on condition, originality, and completeness.
