March 1-2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2018
Rifled steel four-stage barrel is unmarked and has diminutive engraved brass and silver front sight surrounded by two engraved bands and grooved barrel tang. Early English rounded flintlock, marked "STANTON" in center, unbridled pan. Engraved brass furniture includes open ended nosecap, two piece sideplate, faceted trigger guard bow with engraved folk-art flower, single large ramrod ferrule and butt cap with engraved portrait of an Indian, similar to those seen on Allentown guns. Brass wire inlay along spine and around lock and sideplate. Figured maple sock with raised carving around lock cavity and sideplates, terminating on both sides with a teardrop. Wooden ramrod. Very good condition; barrel and lock retain a dark patina with some light pitting and scattered marks from use. Original flintlock configuration. Trigger guard has been repaired and has a screw in front of bow. Brass retains a spotted dark patina with some lighter areas. Stock very good, as refinished, with a few age cracks and scattered marks from use.