September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Halfstock Kentucky rifle made by Henry Gibbs circa 1840 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Gun has 37" octagon .30 caliber rifled barrel with silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and barrel stamped "H. GIBBS/LANCASTER, PA". Gun has percussion back action unmarked lock with double set trigger control. Halfstock checkered walnut stock with checkered wrist, silver hardware including an engraved keyhole finial, 4-piece patchbox, and 12-coin silver inlays including running fox cheek inlay and soaring bird inlay decorated. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned a plum patina with areas of light pitting. Hardware has been cleaned and polished. Wood has had a coat of wax. Dark pitted bore with visible rifling with good mechanics.