Revised: 3/6/2015

Additional Information: We have been contaced by knowledgeable scholars on Bedford & Somerset Co. long rifles, who have presented evidence that this rifle is attributed to Peter Dormayer (Dunmeyer). A detailed article related to Dormayer characteristics will be included.

BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY DECORATED PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE RIFLE WITH 25 SILVER INLAYS.

SN NSN. 41″ full oct 41 Cal. rifled unmarked bbl. Overall 56″, butt is 4-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. Beautifully figured curly maple stock with incised carving to rear of cheekpiece. Cheekpiece is decorated with a 3″ oval silver inlay engraved with American eagle and two silver engraved key shaped inlays under cheekpiece. 4-pc brass patchbox has 8 piercings and is not engraved. 25 silver inlays are nicely engraved and tastefully used. Late percussion lock made by Joseph Golcher. One large silver inlay nicely encircles the bbl tang. Brass engraved sideplate is held in place by one lock screw and two brass nails. Suggestive of guns made in Somerset/Huntington areas of PA. Double set triggers. A great example of a highly decorated and carved rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice, highly decorated, well done Kentucky rifle. Small crack in stock between trigger and lock, probably result of broken main spring; no wood has been replaced. 2 screws missing from lower plate of patchbox and 4 tacks added to bottom plate to keep it in place. Brass 4-7/8″ toeplate has been incorrectly replaced. Percussion lock is pitted so Golcher’s name is illegible. Small piece of wood missing above front of lock. None of the problems with this rifle are beyond repair and could be nicely handled by a competent conservator. 4-50088 RG17 (7,000-15,000) – Lot 1496

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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
	1496	$9,775.00	Revised: 3/6/2015 Additional Information: We have been contaced by knowledgeable scholars on Bedford & Somerset Co. long rifles, who have presented evidence that this rifle is attributed to Peter Dormayer (Dunmeyer). A detailed article related to Dormayer characteristics will be included. BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY DECORATED PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE RIFLE WITH 25 SILVER INLAYS. SN NSN. 41″ full oct 41 Cal. rifled unmarked bbl. Overall 56″, butt is 4-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. Beautifully figured curly maple stock with incised carving to rear of cheekpiece. Cheekpiece is decorated with a 3″ oval silver inlay engraved with American eagle and two silver engraved key shaped inlays under cheekpiece. 4-pc brass patchbox has 8 piercings and is not engraved. 25 silver inlays are nicely engraved and tastefully used. Late percussion lock made by Joseph Golcher. One large silver inlay nicely encircles the bbl tang. Brass engraved sideplate is held in place by one lock screw and two brass nails. Suggestive of guns made in Somerset/Huntington areas of PA. Double set triggers. A great example of a highly decorated and carved rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice, highly decorated, well done Kentucky rifle. Small crack in stock between trigger and lock, probably result of broken main spring; no wood has been replaced. 2 screws missing from lower plate of patchbox and 4 tacks added to bottom plate to keep it in place. Brass 4-7/8″ toeplate has been incorrectly replaced. Percussion lock is pitted so Golcher’s name is illegible. Small piece of wood missing above front of lock. None of the problems with this rifle are beyond repair and could be nicely handled by a competent conservator. 4-50088 RG17 (7,000-15,000) – Lot 1496 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 HIGHLY DECORATED PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE RIFLE WITH 25 SILVER INLAYS.