GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
CONTEMPORARY PERCUSSION BEDFORD COUNTY INCISE CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE AND CONTEMPORARY SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY E EARNHART E. EARNHART PR CONTEMP F/L & PERC NSN .40 & .45 MODERN; C&R 1) Cal. .40. Overall length 55-1/2", butt is 3-5/8" high x 1" wide. 39-3/8" rifled bbl. This rifle has a four piece engraved patch box. the 5-5/8" long Bedford lock is engraved and has a typical Bedford style hammer spur. The stock is birds eye maple wood with some incised carving at the comb. The full oct bbl is marked on its top flat "G R Douglas 40 cal". The cheek piece has a large brass oval inlay surrounding an eight pointed silver star. 2) Cal. .45. Overall length 59-1/4", butt is 4-1/4" high x 1-1/8" wide. The 43-7/8" long full oct rifled bbl is marked "E EARNHART". This rifle has a four piece silver patch box with six piercings. All furniture is silver including the trigger guard, toe plate, side plate and seven inlays. Bbl is held to stock by three bbl wedges. CONDITION: 1) Fine throughout. Double set triggers and lock work well. Probably a good shooter. 2) Fine throughout. Flintlock needs adjustment. Ramrod is missing. 49417-98 RGG (1,000-1,500)