Lot 2013

ANTIQUE DANIEL MILLER PENNSYLVANIA SHORT RIFLE .56 CAL PERCUSSION CONVERTED ORNATE HEAVY BARREL RIFLE

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ANTIQUE DANIEL MILLER PENNSYLVANIA SHORT RIFLE .56 CAL PERCUSSION CONVERTED ORNATE HEAVY BARREL RIFLE

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Current Bid: $170

(9 Bids)

by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

Antique Daniel Miller Pennsylvania Short Rifle .56 cal Percussion Converted Ornate Heavy Barrel Rifle. Here is a very nice heavy octagonal barreled "Pennsylvania" style short rifle, often referred to as a "Kentucky" Rifle. The design developed in Pennsylvania, and then spread down the Ohio River Valley to Kentucky, where it was very popular. It has an heavy octagonal barrel in .56" caliber that is engraved ornamentation. The engraved lock plate was originally maker marked, but time and wear have removed the markings. Many of these Pennsylvania rifles used "trade" locks, which could be imported from others states, or more often from England. The shape of the lock plate indicates that it was originally produced as a flintlock, with a "U" shaped inlet at the top for the flash pan. There are also traces of the holes for the frizzen and spring, now filled in. The top of the barrel is engraved and has two inlayed silver half circles and two brass escutcheons. One near the rear sight is marked "Daniel Miller" and the other one is near the muzzle with ornate engraving. The end of the heavy octagon features small but elegant engravings including at the end of the barrel at around the muzzle. The stock appears to be a beautiful tiger maple. The stock has a beautiful patch box that is also engraved with a push button release for the patch box door located in the bottom. There is a star inlayed into the wood on the left side of the stock. Serial Number: NSN | Caliber / Gauge: .56 cal. LOP: 12" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD2120

  • Provenance: Includes ramrod.
  • Dimensions: 32" octagon heavy barrel
  • Circa: 19th Century
  • Notes: Daniel Miller was born in 1801.
  • Condition: This rifle is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Metal finish is mostly a brownish-plum color with areas of thinning to gray. There is a lot of powder burn around the nipple cone and bolster, so it looks to have seen significant use during its service life, before and after it was converted. It functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. The stock is overall good condition with signs of wood grain cracks near the last 12"-14" of the front of the stock near muzzle and around the lockplate and left side plate. The bore is in good condition with no visible major pitting. There is light surface erosion throughout. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200