EXTREMELY FINE PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. 52-7/8″ overall with 37-1/2″ full oct rifled bbls. One bbl is signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 3-3/4″ brass engraved inlay inlet into the top flat of the bbl. Other bbl is also signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 4″ silver inlay inlet into its top bbl flat. Buttplate is 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide and stock is finely curled maple. The 4-pc brass patch box with 7 piercings is finely engraved and is Hawk’s characteristic style. Brass panels between the two bbls are finely engraved on each side at the breech end, as is the 9-1/4″ brass toe plate, the 7″ brass comb inlay and the brass side plate. Cheek is decorated with Hawk’s characteristic finely engraved silver oval inlay with 8 piercings and an 8-pointed flower design inside the oval. The cheek side of the butt features a second outstanding silver oval inlay with 5 piercings and a wonderfully engraved American Eagle in its center. Cheek piece has a 3/8″ x 2″ silver engraved inlay. There are 3 silver engraved inlays on the wrist and an engraved silver inlay surrounds the finely engraved bbl tang. This is an outstanding example of Nicholas Hawks finest work. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk are distinct works of art upon which he executed in lavish pride his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Nicholas Hawk lived, worked, and is buried in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA. He was born March 3, 1782 and died 1844. The orig gun shop of Mr. Hawk has been relocated to Boulton, PA at the PA Long Rifle Museum run by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. The PA Long Rifle Museum is on the orig site of the Henry gun factory from which Hawk purchased his gun bbls. It is interesting to note Hawks’s reputation as an engraver is unparalleled. He was so good, in fact, he spent time in federal prison for counterfeiting. CONDITION: Remarkable condition throughout with no visible repairs or alterations. The breech end of the bbls show pitting from the percussion ignition system as would be expected, and the bbl signatures show signs of wear. The rifle was obviously used, but not abused. This rifle is of higher quality than the majority of those found made by this sought after gunsmith. Accompanied by a bag & horn set which according to family lore came with the rifle. 4-49575 RG100 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2348

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
	2348	$23,000.00	EXTREMELY FINE PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 50. 52-7/8″ overall with 37-1/2″ full oct rifled bbls. One bbl is signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 3-3/4″ brass engraved inlay inlet into the top flat of the bbl. Other bbl is also signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 4″ silver inlay inlet into its top bbl flat. Buttplate is 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide and stock is finely curled maple. The 4-pc brass patch box with 7 piercings is finely engraved and is Hawk’s characteristic style. Brass panels between the two bbls are finely engraved on each side at the breech end, as is the 9-1/4″ brass toe plate, the 7″ brass comb inlay and the brass side plate. Cheek is decorated with Hawk’s characteristic finely engraved silver oval inlay with 8 piercings and an 8-pointed flower design inside the oval. The cheek side of the butt features a second outstanding silver oval inlay with 5 piercings and a wonderfully engraved American Eagle in its center. Cheek piece has a 3/8″ x 2″ silver engraved inlay. There are 3 silver engraved inlays on the wrist and an engraved silver inlay surrounds the finely engraved bbl tang. This is an outstanding example of Nicholas Hawks finest work. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk are distinct works of art upon which he executed in lavish pride his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Nicholas Hawk lived, worked, and is buried in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA. He was born March 3, 1782 and died 1844. The orig gun shop of Mr. Hawk has been relocated to Boulton, PA at the PA Long Rifle Museum run by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. The PA Long Rifle Museum is on the orig site of the Henry gun factory from which Hawk purchased his gun bbls. It is interesting to note Hawks’s reputation as an engraver is unparalleled. He was so good, in fact, he spent time in federal prison for counterfeiting. CONDITION: Remarkable condition throughout with no visible repairs or alterations. The breech end of the bbls show pitting from the percussion ignition system as would be expected, and the bbl signatures show signs of wear. The rifle was obviously used, but not abused. This rifle is of higher quality than the majority of those found made by this sought after gunsmith. Accompanied by a bag & horn set which according to family lore came with the rifle. 4-49575 RG100 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2348 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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EXTREMELY FINE PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.