September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Leonard Reedy apprenticed under John Bonewitz in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania. The rifle features an unsigned, octagonal, and rifled barrel, with a dovetailed brass blade front sight and a notched iron rear sight. Barrel stamped on the left flat of breech with a large and deep "W". The lock has stamp engraved designs and is stamped "R A / PARRISH" in the center. Double set-triggers. The brass furniture includes an ornate pierced 4-piece patchbox with 9 piercings and finely engraved scrolls around the edges and on the top of the lid. The fine, highly figured tiger maple stock is of classic Berks County form, with a Roman nose buttstock. There are also relief carved scrolls on both sides of the wrist, but they are much more extensive on the left side. There is an unengraved silver oval escutcheon inlaid on the top of the wrist and an engraved 8-point silver star above the cheekpiece. Around the barrel tang is Leonard Reedy's signature design, with scrolls surrounding an oval panel of punch dot checkering. There is a relief carved triangle design below the molded cheekpiece. Behind the cheekpiece is a splendid display of the artwork that master Leonard Reedy was capable of. The relief-carved "C" scrolls are masterfully carved with great detail and incised designs. There are also incised scrolls on both sides of the forestock, surrounding the ramrod entry ferrule. A relief molding continues towards the muzzle on both sides of the forend. 4 shaped and engraved silver inlays surround the barrel keys on both sides of the forend. CONDITION: Barrel has sharp edges and retains some of the original brown surfaces; the rifling is strong. The lock retains much of its original polish, with some scattered heavier patina. A lock is in its original flintlock configuration. The mechanism is very strong and functions properly. The brass furniture is very good, with a pleasing mustard patina. Stock is excellent, with no damage or signs of restoration. Complete with its original striped wooden ramrod. A fine Golden Age relief carved Kentucky rifle by a master artist. From the Louie Parker Collection.
Manufacturer
Leonard Reedy, Attributed