GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
NORTHWEST LEHIGH COUNTY ALLEMAENGEL SCHOOL RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL CLAUSE. CLAUSE KENTUCKY NSN .60 C&R Cal. .60. Overall length 57", 4" x 1-1/4" buttplate. 41-1/2" full oct unmarked rifled bbl. Curly maple stock, 2-pc brass patchbox with 1 piercing. Orig flint lock is signed by Philadelphia lock maker "Jos Goelcher". The bbl is pinned to the stock by 4 pins, 3 of which are decorated with 6 engraved silver fish inlays while the 4th is decorated with 2 silver 8 pointed star inlays. The cheek piece is decorated with a silver half-moon inlay. N. Clause is documented as having worked in the Allemaengel School of gunsmiths which is located in Northwest Lehigh county and Northeast Berks county PA. This is an excellent example for the collector who would like a nearly perfect rifle. CONDITION: Fine, orig flint lock, orig stock finish, no repairs or replacements. An attractive rifle. 49613-9 RGG (4,000-8,000)