September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2019
Thomas Evritt was likely a decendant of Richard Everett, donator of land, one which Fort Everett was built. This fort was built during the French and Indian War Era. It is believed Thomas Evritt worked right in that area, but spelled his name differently, which was common. Thomas Evritt worked in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania circa 1850. Curly maple buttstock with brass hardware including four piece patchbox with one piercing and a pineapple finial. German silver inlay on cheek. Golcher back action percussion lock with single trigger control. Full octagon barrels with brass ramrod channel. Stamped "T. Evritt" on both barrels. Swivel control lever on left side of the gun. Original hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has good patina with slight pitting around nipples. Wood retains nice finish with handling marks. Mechanics are strong.
Caliber/Bore
.48 Rifled & .48 smooth