Hess Model Percussion Rifle
Updated November 1, 2026
| Lot number | 148 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | November 21 Gun Auction |
| Date | November 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
Serial # NSN. Approx. .40 caliber percussion fired rifle with a 35-1/2” octagon barrel. The smooth bore is good with light rust. Thomas Hess was the first of a line of Lehigh County gun makers that were active from 1832 to 1872. The barrel is marked Hess Warranted, the lock plates have no legible markings. The overall length is 51”. The metal finish on the barrel is a rusty brown patina with pitting around the nipple. The lock plate and hammer are a dark brown patina. Brass butt plate, trigger guard, side plate, barrel hardware and a patch box marked “W. Yost”. The full length striped hardwood stock is in fair condition showing scattered dings and scratches with scattered small cracks. The forearm is split at the nose with several cracks, it is very loos fitting. The action does not work, the hammer will not cock. Includes a wood ramrod.
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