November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Jacob Metzger Senior worked originally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania then moved to Frederick Town, Maryland working circa 1765 to 1837. A plain but pleasing example of Metzger's work exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association with him winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 42" octagon .47 caliber rifled barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "J. METZGER". Rifle appears to be replacement flint lock and controlled with a single trigger. Curly maple plain stock with brass hardware. Brass engraved 4 piece patchbox with 1 piercing and Metzger geometric finial. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a slightly cleaned pleasing patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden repairs above and around lock with stress cracks through butt and a large old gouge in forestock. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. DLM