(A) LOT OF 2: PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLES, ONE BY FORDNEY.

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

Lot consists of: (A) Unsigned percussion full-stock Lehigh County rifle with two-piece engraved patchbox, forend wear plate engraved with Allentown Indian head, and cheekpiece engraved with a folky eagle. Octagon barrel and percussion lock marked "MOORE". CONDITION: Cleaned and varnished throughout, lock and barrel pitted. Stock shows breaks and some losses. (B) Melchior Fordney Kentucky rifle. Barrel engraved and lock stamp-engraved. Breech altered. Tiger maple half-stock with engraved Fordney patchbox, trigger guard, and sideplate. Replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Cleaned overall with some lacquer. Lock worn and pitted, hammer cracked, but mechanism is strong. Stock shows scattered marks from use, cracks, and small repairs.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(A) 43 - 1/4" (B) 40"

Caliber/Bore

(A) .48 Smoothbore (B) .58 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

(A) Unsigned (B) Fordney

Model

(BOTH) Kentucky Rifle