RELIEF AND INCISE CARVED UNSIGNED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CARLISLE, PA GUNSMITH HENRY LECHLER.

SN NSN. 50 cal. 56-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Bbl is 41-1/4″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. The carving and sideplate of this gun are nearly identical to the signed Lechler Number 220 p 475 of Kindig’s book. There is attractive relief carving behind the bbl tang. The four piece brass patchbox is engraved with a daisy head finnial. Henry Lechler worked in various parts of Pennsylvania having learned the trade in Lancaster before going into business in Carlisle, PA in 1797. His work shows a close association with Frederick Sell. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good. A few splinter repairs along the forend at the bbl and a small period wood replacement at the bbl tang. There is some typical minor wood repair around the sideplate. Lock is a proper reconversion. 4-50082 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1488

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1488	$8,625.00	RELIEF AND INCISE CARVED UNSIGNED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CARLISLE, PA GUNSMITH HENRY LECHLER. SN NSN. 50 cal. 56-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Bbl is 41-1/4″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. The carving and sideplate of this gun are nearly identical to the signed Lechler Number 220 p 475 of Kindig’s book. There is attractive relief carving behind the bbl tang. The four piece brass patchbox is engraved with a daisy head finnial. Henry Lechler worked in various parts of Pennsylvania having learned the trade in Lancaster before going into business in Carlisle, PA in 1797. His work shows a close association with Frederick Sell. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good. A few splinter repairs along the forend at the bbl and a small period wood replacement at the bbl tang. There is some typical minor wood repair around the sideplate. Lock is a proper reconversion. 4-50082 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1488 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 INCISE CARVED UNSIGNED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CARLISLE, PA GUNSMITH HENRY LECHLER.