(A) RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO PETER BERRY SR.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024

Deeply rifled octagon barrel. Flat Germanic lock with unbridled pan. Brass furniture including engraved four piece pierced patchbox. Engraved inlay over cheekpiece. Figured tiger maple stock carved with relief c-scrolls on left side of buttstock, around barrel tang and with panels around lock and sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy dark patina. Lock is probably a well-aged contemporary replacement, no mainspring. Brass retains a mustard patina, rear portion of sideplate restored. Stock shows some missing slivers and chips, age cracks and scattered marks from use.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

45"

Caliber/Bore

.60 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Peter Berry Sr. Attributed

Model

Kentucky Rifle