IMPRESSIVE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED BY LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL GUNSMITH FREDERICK SELL.

Cal. 45. Overall length 59″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 44-1/8″ full oct smooth bore bbl signed “Frederick Sell”. This rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 5 piercings and a finial similar to rifle #190 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. The incised carving on the cheekpiece side of butt is similar to Kindig’s rifle #187 and the silver oval silver cheekpiece inlay engraved with an eagle is similar to that shown on Kindig’s #184. The engraved brass sideplate is typical of those used by Frederick Sell. Relief carving at tang is sharp and distinct. Carving behind the rear entrance ramrod pipe is visible but very worn. Brass toeplate is nicely engraved. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very fine. Lock appears to be proper old reconversion. Wood and metal surfaces have a pleasant rich patina. Small wood repairs between bbl and sideplate. Stock is sound. 4-49828 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1477a

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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
	1477a	$14,375.00	IMPRESSIVE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED BY LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL GUNSMITH FREDERICK SELL. Cal. 45. Overall length 59″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 44-1/8″ full oct smooth bore bbl signed “Frederick Sell”. This rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 5 piercings and a finial similar to rifle #190 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. The incised carving on the cheekpiece side of butt is similar to Kindig’s rifle #187 and the silver oval silver cheekpiece inlay engraved with an eagle is similar to that shown on Kindig’s #184. The engraved brass sideplate is typical of those used by Frederick Sell. Relief carving at tang is sharp and distinct. Carving behind the rear entrance ramrod pipe is visible but very worn. Brass toeplate is nicely engraved. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very fine. Lock appears to be proper old reconversion. Wood and metal surfaces have a pleasant rich patina. Small wood repairs between bbl and sideplate. Stock is sound. 4-49828 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1477a 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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IMPRESSIVE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED BY LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL GUNSMITH FREDERICK SELL.