SIGNED SAMUEL BAUM INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

SIGNED SAMUEL BAUM INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 52. 41-5/16” oct bbl. Baum was a gunmaker listed in, “Arms Makers of Pennsylvania” by James P. Wisker. An example of his work with a nearly identical patchbox is illustrated on page 40 of this book. His dates are listed as 1789-1840 and is identified as New Berlin, North Umberland Co. gunsmith. Marked “SB” on top of bbl. Light incised carving on left side of stock also a silver crescent inlay on stock with 4-1/2″ rnd silver inlays on forestock and small silver plaque on wrist. Leman lock is at least the second lock on this gun. There is a brass shim around the rear of the lockplate to show where the orig lockplate was. 4-pc brass patchbox has a copper hinge. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with moderate pitting at the breech. Wood generally good with a series of old worn scrapes on toe by incise carving. Mechanically good. 4-56822 (4,500-6,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	59E.	$5,175.00	SIGNED SAMUEL BAUM INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 52. 41-5/16” oct bbl. Baum was a gunmaker listed in, “Arms Makers of Pennsylvania” by James P. Wisker. An example of his work with a nearly identical patchbox is illustrated on page 40 of this book. His dates are listed as 1789-1840 and is identified as New Berlin, North Umberland Co. gunsmith. Marked “SB” on top of bbl. Light incised carving on left side of stock also a silver crescent inlay on stock with 4-1/2″ rnd silver inlays on forestock and small silver plaque on wrist. Leman lock is at least the second lock on this gun. There is a brass shim around the rear of the lockplate to show where the orig lockplate was. 4-pc brass patchbox has a copper hinge. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with moderate pitting at the breech. Wood generally good with a series of old worn scrapes on toe by incise carving. Mechanically good. 4-56822 (4,500-6,500) 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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