INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE SIGNED J WETZEL.

SN NSN. 37-1/2″ full oct .52 Cal rifled bbl signed “J Wetzel”. Overall 51-7/8″, butt is 3-3/4″ x 1-1/4″. Stock is curly maple and is incised carved behind cheek with back to back “C” scrolls each of which are similar to those used by Upper Susquehanna gunsmith Laudenslager . Cheek piece is decorated with a silver half moon inlay, the 4-bl wedges are surrounded by have 4 silver inlays on right hand side. Rifle has 4-pc brass patchbox with 5 piercings. 4-1/2″ brass saddle plate and 5″ long brass comb inlay. Flint lock plate is marked “R. ASHMORE & SON”. Rifle has always been a flintlock. John Henry Wetzel is listed in Synder County, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Small sliver of wood has been expertly replaced along ramrod under second bbl wedge from muzzle. Lock may be a reconversion, is not working and needs adjustment. 4-49430 RG21 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2356

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
	2356	$5,175.00	INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE SIGNED J WETZEL. SN NSN. 37-1/2″ full oct .52 Cal rifled bbl signed “J Wetzel”. Overall 51-7/8″, butt is 3-3/4″ x 1-1/4″. Stock is curly maple and is incised carved behind cheek with back to back “C” scrolls each of which are similar to those used by Upper Susquehanna gunsmith Laudenslager . Cheek piece is decorated with a silver half moon inlay, the 4-bl wedges are surrounded by have 4 silver inlays on right hand side. Rifle has 4-pc brass patchbox with 5 piercings. 4-1/2″ brass saddle plate and 5″ long brass comb inlay. Flint lock plate is marked “R. ASHMORE & SON”. Rifle has always been a flintlock. John Henry Wetzel is listed in Synder County, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Small sliver of wood has been expertly replaced along ramrod under second bbl wedge from muzzle. Lock may be a reconversion, is not working and needs adjustment. 4-49430 RG21 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2356 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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INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE SIGNED J WETZEL.