JOHN NOLL, CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.

NSN. Cal. 54. 42-1/2″ full octagon barrel signed at breech in raised cartouche “IN” with dagger for John Noll. Overall length 58″. The low relief and incised carving on this rifle is very similar to other rifles found in the literature. The low relief carving forward of the patch box and on the cheek piece side of the butt showed beautifully executed C-Scroll designs with incised cross-hatching used by both John and Henry Noll. The rifle has a 4-piece engraved patchbox with 3 piercings. It is interesting to note rifles pictured by Noll’s exhibit the use of 7 various finial styles. The engraved flintlock is unmarked and is a well-executed reconversion. The 5-1/2″ long brass toeplate has simple engraving en suite as does the lock escutcheon and the rifle has single set trigger. All the carvings and inlays are consistent with Noll’s work in the Chambersburg school. John Noll was a master gunsmith, carver and engraver who had the ability to interpret the academic rococo design and the ability to successfully compose his designs. John Noll is listed as a gunsmith in Washington Township, Franklin County, PA from 1800-1820. He was one of the great master gunsmiths of the golden age of Kentucky rifles. He was also one of the best designers and engravers of patchboxes and other metal parts, and one of the top-quality carvers. CONDITION: This rifle shows signs of great use but is in the condition you like to find them – with only minor restoration including well-executed percussion flint reconversion. The patina on the brass and wood throughout are consistent. 51828-2 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1285

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1285	$0.00	Revised: 4/6/2017 Please Note: The restoration mentioned is cosmetic only. JOHN NOLL, CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 54. 42-1/2″ full octagon barrel signed at breech in raised cartouche “IN” with dagger for John Noll. Overall length 58″. The low relief and incised carving on this rifle is very similar to other rifles found in the literature. The low relief carving forward of the patch box and on the cheek piece side of the butt showed beautifully executed C-Scroll designs with incised cross-hatching used by both John and Henry Noll. The rifle has a 4-piece engraved patchbox with 3 piercings. It is interesting to note rifles pictured by Noll’s exhibit the use of 7 various finial styles. The engraved flintlock is unmarked and is a well-executed reconversion. The 5-1/2″ long brass toeplate has simple engraving en suite as does the lock escutcheon and the rifle has single set trigger. All the carvings and inlays are consistent with Noll’s work in the Chambersburg school. John Noll was a master gunsmith, carver and engraver who had the ability to interpret the academic rococo design and the ability to successfully compose his designs. John Noll is listed as a gunsmith in Washington Township, Franklin County, PA from 1800-1820. He was one of the great master gunsmiths of the golden age of Kentucky rifles. He was also one of the best designers and engravers of patchboxes and other metal parts, and one of the top-quality carvers. CONDITION: This rifle shows signs of great use but is in the condition you like to find them – with only minor restoration including well-executed percussion flint reconversion. The patina on the brass and wood throughout are consistent. 51828-2 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1285 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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JOHN NOLL, CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.