UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL STATES.

UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL STATES. SN NSN. Cal. .50 smoothbore. Rifle has a 42-1/4″ full oct unsigned bbl. Flintlock is marked “W. Clewell”. The 4-piece brass patchbox has a very unique and desirable engraved sea serpent finial. Photographs exist of a signed Samuel States rifle with this same unusual patchbox finial design. Rifle has a curly maple stock and an oval cheek piece inlay. Full brass side plate has the shape of side plates in Eastern Lehigh County. PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Rifle is in very good condition with no apparent major defects. 4-48499 RG16 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2403	$6,900.00	UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL STATES. SN NSN. Cal. .50 smoothbore. Rifle has a 42-1/4″ full oct unsigned bbl. Flintlock is marked “W. Clewell”. The 4-piece brass patchbox has a very unique and desirable engraved sea serpent finial. Photographs exist of a signed Samuel States rifle with this same unusual patchbox finial design. Rifle has a curly maple stock and an oval cheek piece inlay. Full brass side plate has the shape of side plates in Eastern Lehigh County. PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Rifle is in very good condition with no apparent major defects. 4-48499 RG16 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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