January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
This rifle is shown on page 222 of George Shumway's "Longrifles of Note, Muzzle Blasts" from December, 1994. It was made by Frederick Sell, who worked in Littlestown, York County, Pennsyvania. The rifled full octagon barrel has a brass front sight and iron notched rear sight. In front of the rear sight, there is a brass inlaid block inscribed "Frederick Sell". The flat lockplate with a molded tail is unsigned. Brass furniture includes a pierced and engraved four-piece patchbox with hidden release on top skirt. Brass sideplate with rocker-panel borders and an engraved rocker panel keystone, possibly a replacement. Engraved silver eight-point star above cheekpiece and an octagonal silver inlay on each side of forearm. Barrel retained by brass keys. Relief-carved stock of York County form and of plain maple. Relief scrolls around barrel tang and on both sides of cheekpiece. CONDITION: Barrel retains an applied brown patina with scattered freckling and some corrosion at breech. Lock is a good professional reconversion. Brass retains a mellowing patina. Stock retains a later coat of finish with some very dark areas. Some scattered patches of professional restoration. A very well-carved York County Golden Age rifle.
Manufacturer
Frederick Sell
Model
Flintlock Kentucky Rifle