BEAUTIFUL JACOB KUNZ FLINTLOCK PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 44″ full oct .50 Cal smooth bbl marked “KUNZ PHILADa”. Overall 59-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″. 4-pc brass patchbox with Jacob Kunz’s unique and fabulous engraving. Heavy beveled brass sideplate ends in characteristic Lehigh County arrowhead. Brass trigger guard still retains a hint of the Lehigh Valley stud in the bow as Kunz would have used when he was still located in the Lehigh County area. Silver cheekpiece inlay is an 8-pointed engraved star and cheekpiece is made with a bone inlay. Curly maple stock is checkered at wrist. 4-5/8″ long brass toe plate is pierced by bone button that acts as the patchbox release. Flintlock plate is marked “NOCK WARRANTED”. Double set triggers and bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges each of which is surrounded by a silver inlay. Jacob Kunz was born in the Lehigh Valley and relocated to Philadelphia where he won many awards and became famous for his craftsmanship and engraving. Examples of his work are on display in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. 22″ of forend wood and 12″ of bbl have been replaced. Stock has shrinkage cracks at toe. Lock has been reconverted and is in need of adjustment. Otherwise this gun remains in nice used condition. 4-49420 RG103 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2346

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2346	$10,350.00	BEAUTIFUL JACOB KUNZ FLINTLOCK PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. 44″ full oct .50 Cal smooth bbl marked “KUNZ PHILADa”. Overall 59-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″. 4-pc brass patchbox with Jacob Kunz’s unique and fabulous engraving. Heavy beveled brass sideplate ends in characteristic Lehigh County arrowhead. Brass trigger guard still retains a hint of the Lehigh Valley stud in the bow as Kunz would have used when he was still located in the Lehigh County area. Silver cheekpiece inlay is an 8-pointed engraved star and cheekpiece is made with a bone inlay. Curly maple stock is checkered at wrist. 4-5/8″ long brass toe plate is pierced by bone button that acts as the patchbox release. Flintlock plate is marked “NOCK WARRANTED”. Double set triggers and bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges each of which is surrounded by a silver inlay. Jacob Kunz was born in the Lehigh Valley and relocated to Philadelphia where he won many awards and became famous for his craftsmanship and engraving. Examples of his work are on display in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. 22″ of forend wood and 12″ of bbl have been replaced. Stock has shrinkage cracks at toe. Lock has been reconverted and is in need of adjustment. Otherwise this gun remains in nice used condition. 4-49420 RG103 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2346 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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 JACOB KUNZ FLINTLOCK PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE.