September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Full stock Kentucky rifle made by Conestoga Rifle Works circa 1840 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Conestoga Rifle Works is a trade name for Henry Leman. 36 -1/4" octagon .36 caliber rifled barrel with silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and barrel stamped "CONESTOGA RIFLE WORKS/LANCASTER, PA". Percussion "H.E. LEMAN" marked lock with double set trigger control. Full-length curly maple stock with brass hardware, including an oval patchbox. Stock is decorated with 15 silver inlays with moon cheek inlay. Comes with a hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned a plum patina with areas of light pitting. Hardware has been cleaned and polished. Wood has had a coat of wax with areas of burnout around lock and a crack along the forestock. Dark pitted bore with visible rifling with good mechanics.
Manufacturer
Conestoga Rifle Works