November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
John H. Johnston worked in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, circa 1830 to 1889. Rifle has a 41 - 1/2" octagonal smoothbore .45 caliber barrel, rifle sights, signed in script "J.H. Johnston", and dated 1828. Golcher percussion lock with double set trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral "Q" finial, engraved lid with release in toe, and 17 coin silver inlays including a beautiful Federal Eagle on cheek. Typical Johnston "swoosh" style carving behind cheek and intercepted ditch moulding carving. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Stock has been coated with linseed oil. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.45 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
J. H. Johnston