AMER AUGUST 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2017
TWO FULL STOCK/FLINTLOCK AMERICAN KENTUCKY RIFLES.1) 42" octagonal barrel, 58" overall, signed "H. M'CLALLEN". Brass mounted with patchbox and brass and silver inlays. 2) 39-1/2" octagonal barrel, 54" overall. Brass mounted with pierced patchbox and some incised carving opposite patchbox. SIZE: CONDITION: 1) Good overall as stock is restored forward of front pipe. Old brass wood repair under lock and large iron escutcheon opposite lock to help continued use of this gun. Lock has large iron nail at back to hold in place. Cock and frizzen are replacements. Brass has mixed mustard colored patinas. 2) Cock is missing top jaw and screw. Contemporary wrist repair utilizing large piece of flat pinned brass at wrist. Patchbox hinge has old repair. Metal is overall brown with rust and pitting, especially at breech. Brass has mixed mustard colored patinas. Stock has several long slivers of missing wood and old repair at toe. 52222-11 JS (1,200-1,500)