LEHIGH COUNTY “LIBERTY BELL” FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY NATHANIEL CLAUSE.

SN NSN. 40 cal. 53″ overall length. Buttplate 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. 37-1/2″ full oct rifled, unmarked bbl. 4-pc brass engraved patch box with 3 piercings. The finial is shaped like the steeple over Independence Hall in Philadelphia with a “Liberty Bell” in its piercing. This rifle has 18 inlays, an 11″ brass saddle plate, 9-1/4″ brass toe plate with 5 piercings and an 8-1/4″ brass comb inlay. The cheek is decorated with a large, silver engraved American eagle and there is a large brass pick holder under the cheek. The brass engraved side plate with 2 piercings. The two 3-1/2″ engraved brass inlays forward of the lock are identical to those used by the gunsmith John Rupp. The maker of this rifle, Nathaniel Clause, is identified by the 2 silver inlays on the sides of the wrist. The flintlock is marked “JOSEPH GOLCHER”. Clause worked in the northwest part of the Lehigh county, PA in what is now referred to as the Allemaengel School of Gunsmiths. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally good as restored. The front 27″ of the forend have been professionally replaced. The flintlock has been nicely reconverted. Repair at wrist near the lock. 4-50052 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3359

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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.

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	3359	$4,025.00	LEHIGH COUNTY “LIBERTY BELL” FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY NATHANIEL CLAUSE. SN NSN. 40 cal. 53″ overall length. Buttplate 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. 37-1/2″ full oct rifled, unmarked bbl. 4-pc brass engraved patch box with 3 piercings. The finial is shaped like the steeple over Independence Hall in Philadelphia with a “Liberty Bell” in its piercing. This rifle has 18 inlays, an 11″ brass saddle plate, 9-1/4″ brass toe plate with 5 piercings and an 8-1/4″ brass comb inlay. The cheek is decorated with a large, silver engraved American eagle and there is a large brass pick holder under the cheek. The brass engraved side plate with 2 piercings. The two 3-1/2″ engraved brass inlays forward of the lock are identical to those used by the gunsmith John Rupp. The maker of this rifle, Nathaniel Clause, is identified by the 2 silver inlays on the sides of the wrist. The flintlock is marked “JOSEPH GOLCHER”. Clause worked in the northwest part of the Lehigh county, PA in what is now referred to as the Allemaengel School of Gunsmiths. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally good as restored. The front 27″ of the forend have been professionally replaced. The flintlock has been nicely reconverted. Repair at wrist near the lock. 4-50052 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3359 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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LEHIGH COUNTY “LIBERTY BELL” FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY NATHANIEL CLAUSE.