H. V. Perry Three-Barrel Cluster Rifle marked on one of the barrels: H. V. PERRY / Fredonia. Each of the ribs is stamped ”Cast Steel”. Perry was a New York gunsmith that moved around – going from Dansville to Fredonia to Pomfret to Ellicott to Jamestown, NY during 1840 to 1897. Throughout this time, he was renowned for manufacturing fine percussion rifles, sometimes built in multiple barrel configurations – up to a six-barrel model.
This is a shooter’s gun. A plain gun not fancy. But rare in the three barrel configuration. Each barrel has a small simple blade front sight. The rear sight is a “V” notch type. There is a pendulum-shaped patchbox on right of butt.
Item Date: Active 1840 to 1897
Measurement: .40-Caliber; Overall length: 43.5", Barrel length: 27.75"
Material: Figured walnut stock
Item Condition: The stock surface appears to be original and displays a nice patina. Gray/brown patina overall. Mechanically fine and well-marked. One barrel is missing its sight blade. The gun was clearly well used and cared for.
Literature: See The New York State Firearms Trade by H.J. Swinney – Compiled by Tom Roe, pp. 1264 20 to 1289 for additional history and many fine examples of Perry rifles.
Price: $2,850
SKU 308-677
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