November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Ebert worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1850 to 1880. Rifle has 40 - 1/2" octagonal .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Percussion lock marked "HENRY PARKER / WARRANTED", controlled with a single trigger. Fine, artificially striped, curly maple stock with brass hardware, including a keyhole finial engraved 4-piece patchbox. Stock also has 4 coin silver inlays with clipped thumbpiece, and shield on cheek, with wrist checkering. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has great condition with highly visible striping pattern, sharp wrist checkering, and excellent original finish. Dark bore and good crisp mechanics. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore