September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021

Circa 1810-1820 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This rifle features a full octagon barrel with sights mounted on the top flat. The lock features a roller frizzen and is stamped "NOCK/WARRANTED" in the center. The brass furniture includes a flat sideplate with two piercings, brass buttplate with faceted tang, and brass trigger guard. The highly figured tiger maple stock has classic Lehigh County form and a sliding wooden patchbox on the right side. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Lock retains a light grey patina, functions well, and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock very good with no restoration and some scattered marks from use. Patchbox lid appears to be original. Ramrod is a period replacement. A very nice unaltered rifle with attractive form. DMG

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $6,600.00 Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000 Number Bids: 20	Auction closed on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

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