November 5th & 6th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2016
Octagonal smooth bore barrel with centered rear sight surrounded by double line border and decoration; brass front sight unmarked. Flat flintlock lockplate with roller frizzen marked "J / TARRATT / WARRANTED". Brass furniture including finely engraved four piece patchbox with rocker panel borders and 'C' scrolls. Engraved toeplate; plain sideplate with beveled edges terminating in an arrow. Shaped brass escutcheon above cheekpiece with hex sign type decoration around screw surrounded by rocker panel engraved patterns. Full length partially figured maple stock of typical Lehigh County, Pennsylvania form with faux striping and violin finish. Relief carved scrolls around tang and stylized Fleur-de-lis on top of wrist; relief carved 'C' scrolls on both sides of comb and relief carved teardrops surrounded by 'C' scrolls on both sides of lock and sideplate. Relief carved and shaded display of 'C' scrolls, teardrops and checkered panels behind cheek piece on left side of buttstock; some of the larger scrolls are shaded with dark finish. Molded cheekpiece surrounded by chip engraving and folk art designs. Relief carved stylized Fleur-de-lis behind ramrod entry furl. This is possibly the work of John Moll. Wooden ramrod with bone tip. Very good condition; barrel retains a grey patina with some pitting on tang and at breech. The lock, in original flintlock configuration, is possibly a second lock and retains an even dark grey patina. Brass retains a mellow patina with some darker areas. Sideplate shows scattered marks from use and some repair around rear lock retaining screw. Stock is very good as refinished. Carving shows some light wear. Toe is replaced and some small slivers of wood around lock have been replaced. The forend has some repaired cracks and breaks, but no replaced wood. Otherwise, a few scattered marks from use.
Manufacturer
Lehigh County