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 with working dates circa 1765 to 1837. An interesting example of Metzgar's work exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association, resulting in him winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 43" slightly swamped octagon .44 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "I.M." with what looks to be an eagle between the "I" and "M". Rifle has replaced flint lock and controlled with a single trigger. Engraved brass 4 piece patchbox with 1 piercing and Metzger geometric finial. Patchbox has unique raised dome lid. Wrigglework incised molding line. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with excessive traces of what looks to be original finish. Signature on barrel looks to have been retraced. Dark bore and soft mechanics. Very good looking rifle. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.44 Smoothbore