May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This Nicholas Beyer rifle was made circa 1815-1820 and has a very nice brass wrist repair dating to its period of use. Nicholas Beyer (1780-1850) was a prolific Kentucky rifle maker who worked in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The rifle has an octagonal barrel with a brass front sight and notched rear sight. The hand-forged lock features a flat plate and a roller-frizzen. Unengraved classic Beyer furniture. There is a sheet brass wrist repair with dark patina and retained by handmade bronze screws. The tiger maple stock is of classic Lebanon form with Beyer's signature relief-carved design around the barrel tang. There is also a relief c-scroll and incised scrolls in front of the cheekpiece. There are shaped relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate. Moldings on each side of the forend terminate in incised scrolls on both sides of the forearm. CONDITION: Very good as found and untouched condition. Barrel retains much of its original brown finish with scattered heavier patina. Lock retains a dark patina and is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well. Brass retains a pleasing patina. A small 3/4" piece at the back of the toeplate is absent. Stock retains its original finish and shows some wear and scattered marks from use. Complete with its period ramrod. This is a very attractive untouched and relief-carved Kentucky rifle by a desirable maker. DMG
Item Dimensions: L: 59 - 1/2"
Manufacturer
Nicholas Beyer, Attr.