KENTUCKY RIFLE BY JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB.).

Cal. 52. 50-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl.This exceptional long rifle is a stellar example of John Bonewitz’s work. The maple stock has a beautiful orig patinated surface with a warm brownish-orange color, having light and dark areas associated with orig finishes. The masterful carving on the cheek side is the obviously classic design and relief-carving of John Bonewitz and in particular, the dragooning under the cheek piece is one of his key details. Relief carved panels are around the lock and also the opposite side plate. Carving behind the rear ramrod pipe is worn where only an outline exists, showing its period usage. Carving behind the tang is similar but a bit different from his normal tang carving. The quality and architecture of this rifle is exceptionally pleasing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The flintlock is a well-done reconversion and is most likely a second lock in this gun. While the patchbox is exceptional in its design and also in its engraving, the design and engraving of the patchbox have no correlation whatsoever with that of John Bonewitz. There is a question as to whether this gun was made originally without a patchbox, and the possibility exists that this is a later addition. The quality of the patchbox, IF it should be a later addition, is superb, and primarily is compatible to the quality of the rest of the gun. The gun may well have been made without a patchbox, considering the type and length of the bbl. As it may have been a typical buck & ball rifle without a patchbox. 4-49967 SDH23 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3334

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3334	$0.00	KENTUCKY RIFLE BY JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB.). Cal. 52. 50-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl.This exceptional long rifle is a stellar example of John Bonewitz’s work. The maple stock has a beautiful orig patinated surface with a warm brownish-orange color, having light and dark areas associated with orig finishes. The masterful carving on the cheek side is the obviously classic design and relief-carving of John Bonewitz and in particular, the dragooning under the cheek piece is one of his key details. Relief carved panels are around the lock and also the opposite side plate. Carving behind the rear ramrod pipe is worn where only an outline exists, showing its period usage. Carving behind the tang is similar but a bit different from his normal tang carving. The quality and architecture of this rifle is exceptionally pleasing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The flintlock is a well-done reconversion and is most likely a second lock in this gun. While the patchbox is exceptional in its design and also in its engraving, the design and engraving of the patchbox have no correlation whatsoever with that of John Bonewitz. There is a question as to whether this gun was made originally without a patchbox, and the possibility exists that this is a later addition. The quality of the patchbox, IF it should be a later addition, is superb, and primarily is compatible to the quality of the rest of the gun. The gun may well have been made without a patchbox, considering the type and length of the bbl. As it may have been a typical buck & ball rifle without a patchbox. 4-49967 SDH23 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3334 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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KENTUCKY RIFLE BY JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB.).