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KENTUCKY BUCK AND BALL GUN LEHIGH VALLEY.SN NSN. Cal. .590 Smooth bore. 47-1/2″ Bbl transitions from octagon at breech with wedding band to round toward muzzle, and is unmarked. Lock with slightly chamfered plate and file decorated rebate to tail has inset faceted pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and is mounted with flat-faced, chamfered, serpentine cock. Fine American walnut stock extends to within 1-1/2″ of muzzle, is pinned to bbl, and has sheet brass wrap 1-1/2″ back from tip. There is a plain rebated molding along ramrod channel ending in incised foliate finial. This treatment extends to surrounds on rounded spear finial of deeply floral engraved bell metal trigger guard with grip spur. There are nicely carved moldings with drop points around lock and engraved bell metal sideplate, and raised carved sprays of scrolled acanthus behind bbl tang and at rear portion of deeply fluted right hand cheekpiece. There are staples for vent pick under cheekpiece. An incised line runs along sides of flat toe line. Heavy bell metal buttplate is engraved matching other furniture. New hickory ramrod mounts through beaded brass pipes and tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock is smooth with fine hand wear. New pieces have been let in along bbl channel, mostly on right side. Some new wood has been let in around lockplate. A crack from rear lock screw above sideplate has been repaired using a hand forged nail. Furniture is a mottled light mustard. 4-49909 MGM281 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2350
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. |