December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Probably southern, this rifle features a heavy octagon barrel. Germanic lock with double-set-triggers. Brass furniture including an engraved four piece patchbox. The sideplate is inscribed "* L * Michael Hounver(?)" The tiger maple stock has relief carved c-scrolls on the left side of the stock. There is also relief carving on both sides of wrist, around lock, sideplate, barrel tang, and ramrod entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel has extra sight dovetail behind rear sight and retains a dark brown patina. Lock is a reconversion. Brass retains a pleasing dark patina. Comb and cheekpiece show large sections of replaced wood, some wood on forend at muzzle and also some wood replaced in front of lock. Stock shows heavy wear and scattered marks from use.