November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Jacob Metzger Senior originally worked in Lancaster, Pennsylvania then moved to Frederick Town, Maryland working from circa 1765 to 1837. A splendid example of Metzger's work and one exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association, with his winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 43" slightly octagonal .46 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "I.M.". Rifle appears to be recoverted to flint with lock replacement and controlled with a single trigger. Curly maple stock with incised "C" scroll pattern on wrist, brass hardware including floral plate in front of trigger. Brass engraved 4 piece patchbox with 1 piercing and Metzgar geometric finial. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with light pitting with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden wrist repair and burnout repairs both above and in front of lock. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. A nice and good looking rifle. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.46 Smoothbore