November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Jacob Metzger Senior worked originally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania then moved to Frederick Town, Maryland working circa 1765 to 1837. A really splendid example of Metzger's work and one of the best exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association with him winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 46 - 3/4" slightly swamped octagonal .50 caliber rifled barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "J. METZGER". Rifle appears to be original flint, with some small springs possibly changed, and controlled with a single trigger. Fine raised carved 1 -7/8" wide butt curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek, typical Metzger raised "Q" style wrist carving, dished beavertail pattern behind lock, and backplate with brass hardware. 11 coin silver inlays including barrel escutcheon plates, silver thumbpiece, engraved Hunter's Star on cheek, and "Man in the Moon" inlay under cheek. Nicely faced brass cheekpiece with pick holder loops underneath. Engraved brass 4 piece patchbox with 3 piercings and daisy finial. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet and KRA Trophy. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden 3" repair above lock, front of lock with stress cracks through carving on butt. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. DLM