November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Henry Carlile worked in Shippensburg, located Franklin County, Pennsylvania. This fine rifle features an octagonal rifled steel barrel signed "H. Carlile" on top flat, in script, decorated with punch-dot borders around rear sight. Decorated muzzle face. Flat stamp engraved percussion lockplate marked "JAMES/GOLCHER" in center, double set triggers. Brass furniture includes a four-piece engraved patchbox with classic Franklin County finial. Sideplate with engraved broken line border. Brass oval-shaped inlay above cheekpiece, engraved with a detailed patriotic eagle. Full-length figured maple stock of typical Franklin County form with incise carved scrolls and florals on left side of cheekpiece. Hickory ramrod appears to be original. Very good condition with dark patina on barrel and lock, markings clear, some freckling around breech and bolster. Brass is unpolished and shows little wear, engraving is sharp. Stock excellent with a few scattered marks from use and a few age cracks near toe. Oval wrist escutcheon is missing. Overall, a very attractive and original rifle in nice, uncleaned condition.
Caliber/Bore
.45 Smoothbore