RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED UNMARKED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.

Cal. 45. Overall length 60″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 45-1/2″ full oct unsigned smooth bbl. This rifle has a 2-pc engraved brass patchbox with incised carved sideplates. The cheekpiece side of the butt is incised carved with simple carving consistent with that done in and north of the Kutztown School of Gunsmithing. Large half moon shaped brass cheekpiece inlay is held with a wood screw, characteristic of that area. The flat brass arrow back sideplate with its unusual design has only been found in that area. A picture of a rifle made by this same as yet unidentified maker is in Whisker’s Arms Makers of Colonial America on pg 174. There is a unique relief carved design on the rear of the bbl tang behind which is a brass engraved wrist inlay, also held by a wood screw. Gun has been converted from flint to percussion. The long tang on the ramrod entrance pipe is also characteristic of this area. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good with minor wood restorations around the lock area. Small sliver of wood missing along the left side of bbl. Stock is otherwise sound. 4-49900 RG13 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3356

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3356	$5,462.50	RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED UNMARKED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING. Cal. 45. Overall length 60″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 45-1/2″ full oct unsigned smooth bbl. This rifle has a 2-pc engraved brass patchbox with incised carved sideplates. The cheekpiece side of the butt is incised carved with simple carving consistent with that done in and north of the Kutztown School of Gunsmithing. Large half moon shaped brass cheekpiece inlay is held with a wood screw, characteristic of that area. The flat brass arrow back sideplate with its unusual design has only been found in that area. A picture of a rifle made by this same as yet unidentified maker is in Whisker’s Arms Makers of Colonial America on pg 174. There is a unique relief carved design on the rear of the bbl tang behind which is a brass engraved wrist inlay, also held by a wood screw. Gun has been converted from flint to percussion. The long tang on the ramrod entrance pipe is also characteristic of this area. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good with minor wood restorations around the lock area. Small sliver of wood missing along the left side of bbl. Stock is otherwise sound. 4-49900 RG13 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3356 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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RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED UNMARKED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.