SIGNED AND RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 50. Overall length 56″, 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, full oct rifled bbl is 40-1/2″ and is signed “JOHN ARMSTRONG” in script on a 2-3/4″ brass plate inlet into the top bbl flat. The engraved flintlock is initialed in script “JA” by the gunsmith. The 4-piece brass patchbox is engraved in the usual Armstrong style with 5 piercings. The relief vine like carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece is in the Armstrong style, but is unusual as there are two 3-petaled flowers integrated into the design behind the cheekpiece. The rifle has 12 silver inlays, 8 of which surround the bbl wedges and one being Armstrong’s typical oval silver cheekpiece with the engraved Eagle design. This very rifle is pictured in James R. Johnston’s book “Accouterments III“. Armstrong was born September 5, 1772 in Adams County, PA just north of the Maryland border. He settled in Emmitsburg, Maryland where he practiced his trade. The many features Armstrong brought into being with his meticulous workmanship produced immaculate rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. The gun shows signs of hard usage with the carving forward of the lock and sideplate panels and around the rear entrance ferrule is very worn. This is a nice honest gun that has been used but not abused. 4-49916 RG (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1476

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1476	$60,375.00	SIGNED AND RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. Overall length 56″, 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, full oct rifled bbl is 40-1/2″ and is signed “JOHN ARMSTRONG” in script on a 2-3/4″ brass plate inlet into the top bbl flat. The engraved flintlock is initialed in script “JA” by the gunsmith. The 4-piece brass patchbox is engraved in the usual Armstrong style with 5 piercings. The relief vine like carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece is in the Armstrong style, but is unusual as there are two 3-petaled flowers integrated into the design behind the cheekpiece. The rifle has 12 silver inlays, 8 of which surround the bbl wedges and one being Armstrong’s typical oval silver cheekpiece with the engraved Eagle design. This very rifle is pictured in James R. Johnston’s book “Accouterments III“. Armstrong was born September 5, 1772 in Adams County, PA just north of the Maryland border. He settled in Emmitsburg, Maryland where he practiced his trade. The many features Armstrong brought into being with his meticulous workmanship produced immaculate rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. The gun shows signs of hard usage with the carving forward of the lock and sideplate panels and around the rear entrance ferrule is very worn. This is a nice honest gun that has been used but not abused. 4-49916 RG (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1476 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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SIGNED AND RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE.