which may also be detached).
– Hammer
– Barrel
– 3 Steel Barrel Bands
– Brass Trigger Guard
– Brass Butt Plate (Original or New-Made. May be detached)
– Stock [Ma have Cracks, Missing Chunks, Old repairs, Wood Rot] – Cleaning/Ram Rod

What you may not receive:
– Screws (Sling swivel screws ,Butt plate screws, etc)
– Brass Nose Cap
– Sling Swivel
– Barrel Band Springs
– Sights
– Small internal parts
– Other minor bits

Typical Condition:
– Will show rust and pitting
– Will be covered in filth and grime and require extensive cleaning
– May not operate
– May be incomplete
– Stock may be broken or cracked
– May be frozen in grime

However, every rifle will be 100% GENUINE

We ask you to look closely at the photographs, the example photographed here is a typical gun that you could expect to receive, read reviews, both good and bad, and only then place an order understanding what you are likely to receive. We want educated aware customers. If it isn’t what you expect, that is fine, return it (before you attempt any restoration or cleaning) and the full gun purchase price will be refunded to you, however, the customer will pay shipping both ways. We cannot exchange guns and will not get into an exchange situation, so please do not ask. We are not trying to sell you an incomplete weapon and then sell you the missing parts. We will do our best to make sure it is complete as possible. We will also sell “parts guns” and some original replacement parts. We are not trying to frustrate you; we are trying to fill a void in the marketplace for genuine but affordable rare and unique antique weapons so that collectors and historians of all backgrounds can enjoy a genuine part of history. These should be viewed as “project” guns, work on it with your kids or grandchildren, clean it up, hang it over your mantle, or don’t clean it, they are impressive anyway you seem them. The price is affordable; the history is priceless.

If you want to shoot it, DON’T! If you still want to shoot it, take it to a professionally certified gunsmith for evaluation and testing . These are 170+ year-old hand made guns, be very careful, IMA sells these for display purposes only, they are not intended to be fired. Please buy our products, but do read the reviews and descriptions first. We feel you will agree that the recovery of old weapons from Nepal was a milestone for the collecting fraternity and we hope you enjoy a genuine antique weapon that has never been touched by any other collector than you.

Below is a YouTube video posted by SCdigger. He is a real IMA customer. IMA was completely unaware of this review. SCdigger is not affiliated in an way with IMA and he did not receive compensation for any videos. (By luck of the draw, he did receive a nice example of this weapon). The video shows cleaning, restoration instructions and are very informative. Thanks SCdigger and please support his website: www.savinghistory.net

Specifications:
Years of Manufacture: Cirica 1860 -1870
Caliber: .58 inches
Ammunition Type: .577 Lead Ball & Powder with Percussion Cap
Barrel Length: Approx. 39 inches (varies)
Overall Length: Approx. 56 inches (varies)
Action: Side Action Percussion Lock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.