December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Deeply rifled octagon target barrel. Flat lockplate marked "PA & S. SMALL". Rifle has double-set-triggers. Engraved brass furniture includes a pierced four piece patchbox. Sideplate engraved with foliate scrolls. Tiger maple stock with incise carved scrolls on left side of butt, on both sides above ramrod entry ferrule, around barrel tang and on both sides of wrist. Silver inlaid eight-point star above cheekpiece. Brass barrel keys with silver inlays around each on both sides. Complete with an old ramrod. CONDITION Barrel has extra dovetails for sight adjustments, retains a light grey patina with some pitting around touchhole and a round 1/4" repair on the flat above the touchhole flat. Lock retains a grey patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Lock needs adjustments. Stock shows age cracks, minor chips and scattered marks from use. Some losses around lock tail. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina and silver retains a pewter patina. One barrel key absent.
Model
Kentucky Target Rifle.