BEAUTIFUL FLINTLOCK FREDERICK SELL KENTUCKY BUCK AND BALL GUN.

Cal. 45. 59-1/2″ overall. 4-3/4″ x 1-1-/2″ buttplate. 43-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth bore bbl signed, “F. SELL” in script. The stock has its orig “violin” finish with a reddish-orange tint. The very fine curly maple stock exhibits all the typical relief carved patterns that are easily recognizable as Sell’s work. The relief carving around bbl tang and around rear ramrod entrance pipe are clear and distinct as is all the cheekpiece area carving. The engraved brass sideplate and toe plate are attractive and well done in Sell’s style of engraving. The flintlock is stamped “W KETLAND & Co”. Kindig considered Frederick Sell to be one of the great masters of Kentucky Rifle making. Frederick Sell is recorded as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807, and in 1816 he purchased property in Littlestown. Frederick Sell is noted for his nicely scrolled triggers with a pierced detail to the rear, as found on this gun. Kindig writes he studied twenty-four Frederick Sell guns of which only six were signed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel appears to have been neatly shortened by approximately 2″ from the front. The Ketland & Co. lock is a proper reconversion and there is a minor loss of wood above the front of the lock. 4-50061 RG25 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1478

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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
	1478	$6,670.00	BEAUTIFUL FLINTLOCK FREDERICK SELL KENTUCKY BUCK AND BALL GUN. Cal. 45. 59-1/2″ overall. 4-3/4″ x 1-1-/2″ buttplate. 43-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth bore bbl signed, “F. SELL” in script. The stock has its orig “violin” finish with a reddish-orange tint. The very fine curly maple stock exhibits all the typical relief carved patterns that are easily recognizable as Sell’s work. The relief carving around bbl tang and around rear ramrod entrance pipe are clear and distinct as is all the cheekpiece area carving. The engraved brass sideplate and toe plate are attractive and well done in Sell’s style of engraving. The flintlock is stamped “W KETLAND & Co”. Kindig considered Frederick Sell to be one of the great masters of Kentucky Rifle making. Frederick Sell is recorded as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807, and in 1816 he purchased property in Littlestown. Frederick Sell is noted for his nicely scrolled triggers with a pierced detail to the rear, as found on this gun. Kindig writes he studied twenty-four Frederick Sell guns of which only six were signed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel appears to have been neatly shortened by approximately 2″ from the front. The Ketland & Co. lock is a proper reconversion and there is a minor loss of wood above the front of the lock. 4-50061 RG25 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1478 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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BEAUTIFUL FLINTLOCK FREDERICK SELL KENTUCKY BUCK AND BALL GUN.