RARE “CONRAD HORN” SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 38. Conrad Horn was well known for his swivel breech rifles, circa 1840-1860, most notably in percussion. Flint is definitely a rare anomaly. This gun has 33″ full oct bbls. One smooth bore; the other with 7 lands and grooves. The gun has sgl set trigger, brass mounted with long, engraved comb inlay and long floorplate. Conrad Horn along with his brother William, were gunsmiths located in Hazelton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Very fine mechanically including swivel lock. Highly figured tiger stripe maple stock is very fine with small period repair above lock. Gun appears original with restored hammer, frizzen and pans. Markings are very discernible. Brass has even mustard patina while barrels are a pleasant plum brown. 50669-2 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 4474

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	4474	$5,750.00	RARE “CONRAD HORN” SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 38. Conrad Horn was well known for his swivel breech rifles, circa 1840-1860, most notably in percussion. Flint is definitely a rare anomaly. This gun has 33″ full oct bbls. One smooth bore; the other with 7 lands and grooves. The gun has sgl set trigger, brass mounted with long, engraved comb inlay and long floorplate. Conrad Horn along with his brother William, were gunsmiths located in Hazelton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Very fine mechanically including swivel lock. Highly figured tiger stripe maple stock is very fine with small period repair above lock. Gun appears original with restored hammer, frizzen and pans. Markings are very discernible. Brass has even mustard patina while barrels are a pleasant plum brown. 50669-2 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 4474 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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RARE “CONRAD HORN” SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.