October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Extremely high art contemporary flintlock Kentucky-style rifle built in the late 20th century by an unknown professional builder. 58" overall length with 41" octagon .42 caliber rifled barrel with German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and no barrel signature. Engraved brass flint lock with double set triggers and engraved German silver full back plate. Full length curly maple stock with an Emmittsburg or Lancaster school style architecture to the stock with brass hardware including a well done 4-piece floral finial engraved patchbox with 6 piercings. Stock is further decorated with floral relief carving behind the cheek, around the wrist, and behind the tailpipe. The maker has also embellished the wrist and toe with floral pattern German silver wire inlay work. Rifle comes with a contemporary Fort Ticonderoga engraved horn marked "Je R" and dated "89", as well as a well-done leather possibles bag with rifle loading accessories including balls, bullet starter, extra flints, and brass powder charger. CONDITION: Overall excellent with light usage marks with good bore and mechanics. A great decorative piece or a great gun for the black powder enthusiast.
Accessories
Bag with powderhorn