December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
This rifle features an octagon barrel with a worn signature. Lock is a modern replacement. Brass furniture includes a pierced and engraved four piece patchbox retained by 12 screws. The toeplate and sideplate are also engraved. There is an engraved silver star above the cheekpiece and a silver oval wrist escutcheon inscribed "AC". The figured tiger maple stock is extensively carved with relief c-scrolls on the left side of the buttstock along with floral designs. Also relief carved around barrel tang, ramrod entry ferrule and on both sides of wrist. There are shaped panels carved in relief around lock and sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina, drum has been removed at breech and not filled. Lock needs adjustment. Brass shows wear and triggerguard is a replacement. Stock shows scattered wear, losses, cracks and marks from use.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
George Eister, Attr.