IMPORTANT RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED GEORGE SCHREYER RIFLE.

Cal. 50. Overall length 57-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 42″ full oct smooth bbl signed “G Schreyer”. This gun is pictured as gun #34 on pg 112 in Shumway’s book George Schreyer, Sr & Jr, Gunmakers of Hanover, York County Pennsylvania. Quoting that book, “Top flat of the bbl carries the usual script signature “G Schreyer”. The 4-petal flower design used on patchbox finial is not unusual for a Schreyer rifle, but it is unusual to have the finial outlined with relief carving that terminates in a pair of volutes. There are other small surprises on the stock, such as the small figure carved at the front end of the comb, and the three connected balls to the rear of the bbl tang, and the curious carved details around rear ramrod pipe.” The gun is also pictured in the 1967 Kentucky Rifle Association The Kentucky Rifle, a True American Heritage in Pictures on pg 70. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Stock of this rifle has been properly cleaned and the lock and sideplate properly replaced. Some wood has been replaced around the bottom of the lock. 4-49765 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1485

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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
	1485	$9,775.00	IMPORTANT RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED GEORGE SCHREYER RIFLE. Cal. 50. Overall length 57-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 42″ full oct smooth bbl signed “G Schreyer”. This gun is pictured as gun #34 on pg 112 in Shumway’s book George Schreyer, Sr & Jr, Gunmakers of Hanover, York County Pennsylvania. Quoting that book, “Top flat of the bbl carries the usual script signature “G Schreyer”. The 4-petal flower design used on patchbox finial is not unusual for a Schreyer rifle, but it is unusual to have the finial outlined with relief carving that terminates in a pair of volutes. There are other small surprises on the stock, such as the small figure carved at the front end of the comb, and the three connected balls to the rear of the bbl tang, and the curious carved details around rear ramrod pipe.” The gun is also pictured in the 1967 Kentucky Rifle Association The Kentucky Rifle, a True American Heritage in Pictures on pg 70. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Stock of this rifle has been properly cleaned and the lock and sideplate properly replaced. Some wood has been replaced around the bottom of the lock. 4-49765 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1485 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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IMPORTANT RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED GEORGE SCHREYER RIFLE.