October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This rifle has a heavy, two-stage barrel with dovetailed brass blade front sight and notched rear sight. Signed in script "J*Philpy" on top flat near breech. Philpy worked in Berks County, Pennsylvania, close to Womelsdorf. His rifles are very uncommon. Flat "WARRANTED" lockplate with rounded tail decorated with sprigs of engraving. Brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox decorated with C-scrolls, shading, and punch dot borders in the style of John Bonewitz. Classic flat Berks County sideplate and faceted trigger guard. Round ramrod ferrules and brass nosecap. Full length faux striped maple stock of classic Berks County form. CONDITION: Barrel retains a light grey patina and has a clear signature. Lock has been reconverted to flintlock configuration. Brass retains a dark, unpolished patina. Stock is very good, retaining much of original faux striping and purplish violin finish. There is an age crack at the toe and scattered areas of wear and losses to surface from use. A very attractive and folky Berks County rifle.
Caliber/Bore
.52 Smoothbore