GONTER KENTUCKY RIFLE.

GONTER KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 48. NSN. 42″ oct. bbl, dated “JULY 5 1889″ on the upper left flat. The counterplate has a sunken cartouche marked “I GONTER”. John Gonter worked in Maryland until 1801 when he moved to Lancaster, Pa. He later moved Reading, Pa. The date on the bbl is possibly the date of conversion of the lock to percussion. The lockplate is marked “SWEITZER” below the pan. The lock has been reconverted to flintlock. The 4-pc patchbox has light engraving. It is attached with three screws on the finial and six brass nails on the side pcs. The patchbox release is under the toeplate, which must be depressed to open the lid. The tiger maple stock has incised scrolls and lines on the forearm. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the bbl with light pitting overall and vise marks at the breech. Wood shows cracks around the lock area, some have been repaired. Stock has been refinished but shows a nice patina. Rear sight is mounted backwards. Mechanically fine. 4-57890 FS102 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	55	$0.00	GONTER KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 48. NSN. 42″ oct. bbl, dated “JULY 5 1889″ on the upper left flat. The counterplate has a sunken cartouche marked “I GONTER”. John Gonter worked in Maryland until 1801 when he moved to Lancaster, Pa. He later moved Reading, Pa. The date on the bbl is possibly the date of conversion of the lock to percussion. The lockplate is marked “SWEITZER” below the pan. The lock has been reconverted to flintlock. The 4-pc patchbox has light engraving. It is attached with three screws on the finial and six brass nails on the side pcs. The patchbox release is under the toeplate, which must be depressed to open the lid. The tiger maple stock has incised scrolls and lines on the forearm. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the bbl with light pitting overall and vise marks at the breech. Wood shows cracks around the lock area, some have been repaired. Stock has been refinished but shows a nice patina. Rear sight is mounted backwards. Mechanically fine. 4-57890 FS102 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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