GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
EXTREMELY RARE PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY MILITIA RIFLE BY LANCASTER GUNSMITH JACOB DICKERT.JACOB DICKERTKENTUCKYNSN.64C&RCal. .64. Overall length 54", 4-3/8" x 1-5/8" buttplate with a 2-5/8" square ended tang, 38-1/2" oct bbl with 1-7/8" rnd section at muzzle fastened to maple stock by 3 flat keys with convex, oval shaped heads, which pass from left to right. The bbl signature is almost indistinguishable due to wear but can be verified when compared to his orig signature. The rounded bbl at the muzzle is slightly tapered so that a bayonet can be retained by friction. This cataloger has seen one example complete with a bayonet that was slid over the bbl and twisted to lock into place. This rifle has a simple undecorated brass 2-pc patchbox and trigger guard. The buttplate, 3-1/4" flat-surfaced sideplate, ramrod thimbles, forend cap and front sight are also brass. The sideplate has a military modified "L" shape. The 1-3/8" nosecap is retained by a copper pin. The 5-1/2" 2-pc patchbox has an exposed hinge and its finial is in the form of an extended semi-circle. The surface of the 5-1/4" x 1" flat lock plate is stepped down at the rear. The rear profile ends in a projecting point. The lock is marked "Sweitzer" with a reversed "Z". The breech plug tang is 1-3/4" x 7/16" and has a rounded end. Records show that 11 of these rifles were made by Jacob Dickert in Oct 1814 for Capt. William Hamilton of the Lancaster Rifle Co., it is indicated additional rifles were ordered later for the same company, their number were not recorded as they were sent directly to the company. These rifles bore no U.S. proof, inspection, or ownership marks. These rifles are similar in appearance to the US model 1807 rifles except they have full oct bbls. CONDITION: Clean with honest wear throughout showing some signs of slight chipping in the stock around bbl wedges probably because keys were inserted from the wrong side. A minor 3/16" x 1/2" wood chip missing behind the bbl tang. 49254-43 RGG (7,500-10,500)