OUTSTANDING BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION RELIEF CARVED JOHN AMOS RIFLE.

OUTSTANDING BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION RELIEF CARVED JOHN AMOS RIFLE. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct unsigned 44 Cal. rifled bbl. Characteristic Bedford County four piece engraved patchbox with its five piercings is characteristic of John Amos’ work. Rifle is deeply relief carved forward and rear of the cheekpiece in the traditional Bedford style. Silver football shaped inlay on the cheek is nicely engraved but not with the American eagle often used. Engraving on the brass sideplate is consistent with the engraving on the patchbox door and the sideplate is held to the stock by a wood screw at the front indicating this rifle was always percussion. Teardrop extensions in the carving to the rear of the sideplate and lock panels each are enhanced by silver oval inlays. A relief feather design extending 3″ forward of the lock and sideplate panels is attractively done. Stock is very attractive curly maple with bold striping throughout. Rifle has double set triggers. John Amos worked in Bedford from 1849 to 1867 and was the partner of Daniel Border. Lock is signed with two initials which are very difficult to make out but appear to be “J.A.”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Wood sliver replaced on the left hand side near muzzle and another very small repaired sliver near nose cap. Both very professional. Rifle is in very nice condition. A very nice solid Bedford Rifle. 4-50098 RG56 (18,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2362	$0.00	OUTSTANDING BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION RELIEF CARVED JOHN AMOS RIFLE. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct unsigned 44 Cal. rifled bbl. Characteristic Bedford County four piece engraved patchbox with its five piercings is characteristic of John Amos’ work. Rifle is deeply relief carved forward and rear of the cheekpiece in the traditional Bedford style. Silver football shaped inlay on the cheek is nicely engraved but not with the American eagle often used. Engraving on the brass sideplate is consistent with the engraving on the patchbox door and the sideplate is held to the stock by a wood screw at the front indicating this rifle was always percussion. Teardrop extensions in the carving to the rear of the sideplate and lock panels each are enhanced by silver oval inlays. A relief feather design extending 3″ forward of the lock and sideplate panels is attractively done. Stock is very attractive curly maple with bold striping throughout. Rifle has double set triggers. John Amos worked in Bedford from 1849 to 1867 and was the partner of Daniel Border. Lock is signed with two initials which are very difficult to make out but appear to be “J.A.”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Wood sliver replaced on the left hand side near muzzle and another very small repaired sliver near nose cap. Both very professional. Rifle is in very nice condition. A very nice solid Bedford Rifle. 4-50098 RG56 (18,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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