GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FLINTLOCK SMOOTH RIFLE SIGNED W. ALLEN, SUTTON, MASSACHUSETTS. NEW ENGLAND FLINT RIFLE N/A 54 Cal. .54. Overall 55-3/8". Buttplate 4-3/8" x 1-1/2". 40-1/2" full oct bbl signed in script "W. Allen Sutton". This rifle has a 2-pc brass patchbox with two piercings in the finial which ends with an engraved eagle and shield. The flint lock is marked "J. Tarratt Warranted". Bbl is held to stock by 3 bbl wedges and stock is checkered at the wrist. The forward finial on the trigger guard is characteristic of Allen rifles. By the end of the 18th century New England gun makers were well into the manufacture of sporting rifles. The center of this activity was the Worcester-Sutton area where Silas and W. Allen were outstanding makers. CONDITION: Very good throughout, with all orig parts. Patchbox release needs adjustment. Some minor wood is missing or stressed under lock, in part due to lock spring requiring adjustment. Mechanics need attention. Lock is in operating condition, however its spring needs adjustment. 52414-1 RGG (3,000-4,000)