August 2009 (3)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/14/2009
Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 50 - 1/4". BL: 34 - 1/4". TB: Octagon to round. LM: Percussion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. Incise carving. Ten silver inlays. This handsome Kentucky rifle is a signed "J.B." swivel breech percussion rifle and smooth-bore combination. The "J.B." as well as the incised cheekpiece carving indicate one of the Baum Family as a maker in the Upper Susquehanna School. There are ten silver inlays, some of which may be replaced, on the the very fine curly maple stock. The brass patchbox and ramrod pipes are nicely engraved and the gun overall has very good condition with much brass and silver.