EXCEPTIONAL JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB) CA. 1790 KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 50. 45-1/2″ full oct bbl. This rifle is an ‘almost pristine” example of John Bonewitz’s premier workmanship, with masterful relief carving in front of and to the rear of the cheek piece, the rear of the bbl tang as well as the relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe. All of the carving personifies his best work. All of the carvings including the panels around the lock and the side plate are extremely crisp and bold. The stock has its orig finish from buttplate to nosecap, the beautifully engraved brass patchbox is classic Bonewitz workmanship and design. The fine forestock molding is fully intact and the dbl set triggers are orig along with the orig flintlock and full length bbl. This is a stellar example of Bonewitz’s work with only a few minor cosmetic flaws. John Bonewitz worked in Womelsdorf, PA. This gun is illustrated in “The Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage in Picture“, pg 18, owned by the Donald Vaughn Collection as indicated in the packet of info accompanying this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Donald Vaughn, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. Mid forestock on left side has a curved sliver of missing wood, 6″ long x 1/4″ deep; the front and rear trigger guard finials are secured by the addition of later-period screws. Behind the tang a 3/4″ x 1/2” piece of wood was put in place where wood had chipped out. 4-49784 SDH11 (40,000-65,000) – Lot 3333

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3333	$29,900.00	EXCEPTIONAL JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB) CA. 1790 KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. 45-1/2″ full oct bbl. This rifle is an ‘almost pristine” example of John Bonewitz’s premier workmanship, with masterful relief carving in front of and to the rear of the cheek piece, the rear of the bbl tang as well as the relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe. All of the carving personifies his best work. All of the carvings including the panels around the lock and the side plate are extremely crisp and bold. The stock has its orig finish from buttplate to nosecap, the beautifully engraved brass patchbox is classic Bonewitz workmanship and design. The fine forestock molding is fully intact and the dbl set triggers are orig along with the orig flintlock and full length bbl. This is a stellar example of Bonewitz’s work with only a few minor cosmetic flaws. John Bonewitz worked in Womelsdorf, PA. This gun is illustrated in “The Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage in Picture“, pg 18, owned by the Donald Vaughn Collection as indicated in the packet of info accompanying this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Donald Vaughn, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. Mid forestock on left side has a curved sliver of missing wood, 6″ long x 1/4″ deep; the front and rear trigger guard finials are secured by the addition of later-period screws. Behind the tang a 3/4″ x 1/2” piece of wood was put in place where wood had chipped out. 4-49784 SDH11 (40,000-65,000) – Lot 3333 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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EXCEPTIONAL JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB) CA. 1790 KENTUCKY RIFLE.