May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Early Jacob Roop Kentucky rifle, probably made in Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania circa 1810. The 53 - 1/4" half-round, half-octagon .64 caliber smoothbore barrel is signed "J.ROOP" in script. Features rifle sights. The H&H marked flintlock is controlled by a single sculpted trigger. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved four-piece patchbox with floral finial similar to others used in that area, for instance, later Reedy rifles and also has unique dagger type inlay on cheek. Stock is beautifully carved with raised floral design behind cheek, beavertails behind locks, and floral design on each side of the wrist, with the typical Dauphin squiggle-style forestock carving rumored to symbolize the Susquehanna River. Roop further embellished this rifle with ten engraved silver inlays. A very nice early rifle by a well-known maker. CONDITION: Good, with no major visible repairs other than trigger guard having what looks to be a hole repaired with brass on front tang and two of the silver key-head/inlays on forestock appear to be replacements. Dark pitted bore with functioning mechanics. A very attractive Golden Age rifle. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.64 Smoothbore