July 13-15, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2021
Kentucky-style rifle similar to rifles built in mountainous regions of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Swamped octagon rifled barrel with illegible name in script with rifle sights. Flintlock with illegible name controlled by double set triggers. Walnut full stock with iron hardware with folksy iron patchbox with pin for touch hole cleanout and has original sales receipt from 1940 inside. Stock has some unusual markings on toe. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has aged patina with some light pitting. Lock is original plate with reconverted to flint parts and has an added coat of finish applied. Wood has been cleaned with some stress cracks around lock and some chips around pins. Patchbox lid has been cleaned. Gun has dark bore with good mechanics. DLM
Item Dimensions: L: 61".