AMER AUGUST 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2017
TWO MINIATURE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLES.1) 31-1/2" overall with 23-1/4" octagonal barrel marked "CARLSON, DIXON ILL". Gun is totally iron mounted and mounted on a beautiful piece of striped maple. The bore mics .23". This gun is well made and appears functional. 2) 15-1/4" overall. Non-shooting brass mounted flintlock with functional lock is accompanied by miniature hunting horn and 2-1/2" Bowie knife attached to hunting bag. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: 1) Overall very good. Iron is overall brown with scattered rust and pitting. Set trigger is not functioning and hammer will not hold at full-cock. 2) Very good overall. Hunting bag is scuffed and has broken strap. This miniature rifle, hunting horn and hunting bag with knife are all displayed in a very good condition glass topped oak shadow box. 51956-60 JS (1,000-1,500)