GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE, SIGNED BY SIMON MILLER, HAMBURG, BERKS COUNTY, PA, CIRCA 1830.S. MILLERKY RIFLENSN40Cal. 40. Smooth bore, 57-1/2″ overall, 41-3/4″ oct bbl with brass blade front sight with punch dot and stitch decoration engraving on top flat and signed "S * MILLER" in script. Gun is brass mounted with 3 silver inlays including a well executed engraved new moon on the cheekpiece. Striped maple stock with incised carving rear of cheekpiece and along bbl lines, 4-3/4" toeplate. 4-pc pierced patchbox and set triggers. This is a good looking gun with minimal noted conservation. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman CONDITION: Very good overall as reconverted. Iron is overall grey/brown with staining and pitting. Stock is sound with restoration noted around the lock and overall re-varnished. Gun was not disassembled to look for other wood repairs. Golcher lock may be replaced, frizzen has welded repair. Sideplates and other brass mounts appear all orig, having a mix of light to medium mustard colored patinas. Silver inlays have grey/silver patina. Incised carving on buttstock is crisp with hand worn patina. Mechanics need attention. 52969-3 JS (4,500-7,000)