SIGNED AND RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 52. Overall length 59″, 5″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 44″ full oct bbl. The bbl is signed “JOHN ARMSTRONG” in script in a 2-1/2″ brass plate inlet into the top flat of the bbl. The 4-piece brass engraved patchbox design and its engraving are typical of Armstrong’s work. The rifle exhibits Armstrong’s intertwined vine relief carving to the rear and forward of the cheek piece and around the bbl tang. The bbl is held to the stock with 4-brass bbl wedges and the rifle has 4-silver inlays which include Armstrong’s characteristic oval engraved Eagle cheekpiece inlay. The relief fleur-de-lis carving extending 3-3/4″ to the rear of the ramrod entrance pipe also is typical of Armstrong’s work. 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: Good. The wood panel around the flintlock and the lock itself are contemporary replacements. 10″ of the forend of the stock has been nicely restored. The stock carving shows signs of heavy wear with little remaining orig finish. 4-50100 RG (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1477

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
	1477	$17,250.00	SIGNED AND RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 52. Overall length 59″, 5″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 44″ full oct bbl. The bbl is signed “JOHN ARMSTRONG” in script in a 2-1/2″ brass plate inlet into the top flat of the bbl. The 4-piece brass engraved patchbox design and its engraving are typical of Armstrong’s work. The rifle exhibits Armstrong’s intertwined vine relief carving to the rear and forward of the cheek piece and around the bbl tang. The bbl is held to the stock with 4-brass bbl wedges and the rifle has 4-silver inlays which include Armstrong’s characteristic oval engraved Eagle cheekpiece inlay. The relief fleur-de-lis carving extending 3-3/4″ to the rear of the ramrod entrance pipe also is typical of Armstrong’s work. 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: Good. The wood panel around the flintlock and the lock itself are contemporary replacements. 10″ of the forend of the stock has been nicely restored. The stock carving shows signs of heavy wear with little remaining orig finish. 4-50100 RG (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1477 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.