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. Another example of Metzger's work was exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association with him winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 44 - 1/2" octagonal .50 caliber rifled barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "J. METZGER" and is stamped "LS" for barrel maker Leonard Snider. Rifle appears to be a reconversion controlled with a single trigger. Fine incised carved 1 - 7/8" wide butt curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek, typical Metzger raised "Q" style wrist carving, dished beavertail pattern behind lock, and backplate with brass hardware. Lovely Federal Eagle engraved on oval silver plate on the cheekpiece which also has silver thumbpiece. Engraved brass 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 some vise marks on barrel. Brass has a pleasing aged patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden repairs above, below, and in front of lock with stress cracks through carving on butt. Forestock has been ended out from second to last ferrule to end with replacement nosecap. Areas of burnout still exist around lock. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. DLM