UPPER SUSQUEHANNA JOHN PARKS INCISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.

UPPER SUSQUEHANNA JOHN PARKS INCISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. 43″ full oct bbl signed “JP”. John Parks was a gunsmith in Snyder/Union County area of PA. whose work is sought after by collectors in that area. This rifle has a 4-pc brass patchbox engraved on the patchbox lid. The cheekpiece features a very finely engraved silver eagle and the incised carving forward and to the rear of the cheekpiece is typical of Parks style. The gun originally had 17 silver inlays of which 9 are currently missing and need to be replaced. The gun has a brass saddleplate, typical of upper Susquehanna guns. The bbl appears to be orig length. The striped ramrod is a recent replacement. The gun originally had been a flintlock but has been converted to percussion using an incorrect percussion lock. The silver fish bbl wedge inlays are typical for the upper Susquehanna,Snyder/Union County area. CONDITION: Stock finish is proper for a gun of this area but there is a 8-1/2″ sliver missing on the left hand side to the rear of the nosecap. 2 large 2-1/2″ brass repair plates, one on each side of the triggerguard under the lock where apparently the stock had been broken. Wood screw above the sideplate to strengthen the stock at that area and an interesting old iron extension on the bbl tang with 2 wood screws to strengthen that area of the stock. Foreward lock screw in the lockplate is missing and the sideplate has 2 wood screws that were added to hold it in place. This is a very desirable rifle which, in spite of its many problem areas, could be restored into a very collectible piece. 4-32744(5,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1611	$6,900.00	UPPER SUSQUEHANNA JOHN PARKS INCISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. 43″ full oct bbl signed “JP”. John Parks was a gunsmith in Snyder/Union County area of PA. whose work is sought after by collectors in that area. This rifle has a 4-pc brass patchbox engraved on the patchbox lid. The cheekpiece features a very finely engraved silver eagle and the incised carving forward and to the rear of the cheekpiece is typical of Parks style. The gun originally had 17 silver inlays of which 9 are currently missing and need to be replaced. The gun has a brass saddleplate, typical of upper Susquehanna guns. The bbl appears to be orig length. The striped ramrod is a recent replacement. The gun originally had been a flintlock but has been converted to percussion using an incorrect percussion lock. The silver fish bbl wedge inlays are typical for the upper Susquehanna,Snyder/Union County area. CONDITION: Stock finish is proper for a gun of this area but there is a 8-1/2″ sliver missing on the left hand side to the rear of the nosecap. 2 large 2-1/2″ brass repair plates, one on each side of the triggerguard under the lock where apparently the stock had been broken. Wood screw above the sideplate to strengthen the stock at that area and an interesting old iron extension on the bbl tang with 2 wood screws to strengthen that area of the stock. Foreward lock screw in the lockplate is missing and the sideplate has 2 wood screws that were added to hold it in place. This is a very desirable rifle which, in spite of its many problem areas, could be restored into a very collectible piece. 4-32744(5,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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