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63
$3,162.00

SUPERB 20TH CENTURY KENTUCKY RIFLE BY WILLIAM BUCHELE. Exact copy of well-known “Newcomer” rifle featured on p.117 in Kindig’s book on Kentucky Rifles. William Buchele, along with John Bivens, Hacker Martin, and others, was responsible for keeping alive the tradition of making fine quality, handcrafted Kentucky rifles in the manner of 18th and 19th century gunmakers. This rifle was made for a past president of the Kentucky Rifle Association (Bill Riser) whose initials are on the wrist escutcheon inlay. One of the finest rifles made by this now-deceased 20th century gun maker. One of his rifles recently sold for $10,000. 4-30250 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007
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