UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK JOHN BONEWITZ BENCH RIFLE.

UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK JOHN BONEWITZ BENCH RIFLE. A heavy full-stock bench rifle with a 44-15/16″ full oct unmarked 58 cal bbl. The 4-pc engraved brass patchbox is definitely of the style used by John Bonewitz of Womelsdorf, PA, circa 1772-1810. The orig flint lock is marked “Tryon Warranted”. The brass engraved side plate, curly maple stock and cheek piece are consistent with Bonewitz’s style. The rifle was broken through the wrist and was repaired in the period by a blacksmith using four long hand-forged supports. This is one of the few cases where a repair actually adds interest to a rifle. A great example of a period repair. CONDITION: Excellent and orig throughout with the exception of the unique blacksmith repair to the wrist. 4-35437 (6,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2625	$6,900.00	UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK JOHN BONEWITZ BENCH RIFLE. A heavy full-stock bench rifle with a 44-15/16″ full oct unmarked 58 cal bbl. The 4-pc engraved brass patchbox is definitely of the style used by John Bonewitz of Womelsdorf, PA, circa 1772-1810. The orig flint lock is marked “Tryon Warranted”. The brass engraved side plate, curly maple stock and cheek piece are consistent with Bonewitz’s style. The rifle was broken through the wrist and was repaired in the period by a blacksmith using four long hand-forged supports. This is one of the few cases where a repair actually adds interest to a rifle. A great example of a period repair. CONDITION: Excellent and orig throughout with the exception of the unique blacksmith repair to the wrist. 4-35437 (6,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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