October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/2/2018
Comprising: A) Huntingdon County Pennsylvania Kentucky rifle stamped on top of octagonal barrel "J.F. Gehrett", lock stamped "LENAM/LANCASTER". Features a partially figured full length maple stock, double set triggers, brass furniture includes a two piece patch box and a target trigger guard. B) Huntingdon County Pennsylvania, full stock percussion rifle signed on top flat of octagonal "J. DOUGALASS". Features include full length walnut stock, double set triggers, and brass furniture. CONDITION: A) Very good overall. Barrel and lock retains a spotted gray patina with some heavy corrosion at breech and on lock plate. Brass retains a mellow patina and stock retains much of original finish with some scattered marks from use. B) Fair to poor, lock and barrel have been painted black, patch box is missing brass strip below lib, top strip replaced. Trigger guard replaced, stock has repaired crack in wrist and several other areas of restoration.
Barrel Length
38 - 3/4", 39 - 3/4"
Caliber/Bore
.44 Rifled, .44 Rifled
Manufacturer
J.R. Gehrett, J. Douglass
Model
Huntingdon Western Pa Rifles