Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: There is debate in the Kentucky Rifle Collector fraternity as to whether this is J. Shriver the elder or the younger. Please make your own decision before buying.

IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY J. SHRIVER THE ELDER.

Cal. 54. Overall length 58-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 43″ full oct rifled bbl signed “J. Shriver” in brass inlet into top bbl flat. This curly maple stocked rifle has a 4-pc engraved brass patchbox with 6 piercings and a raised lid. The rifle has very nice C scroll relief carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece and is nicely relief carved around the bbl tang. There is worn low relief carving evident behind the rear ramrod pipe which flows into very nice paneling along the forend of the bbl to the nosecap. The brass nosecap is engraved in a chevron design. Elaborate 4-1/2″ engraved toeplate is attached by brass wire to an engraved brass inlay, giving an appearance of a flower with a stem emanating from the toeplate. The brass cheekpiece inlay is an engraved 8-pointed star held in place by a wood screw and there is a 4″ brass engraved inlay under the cheekpiece, also held in place by a wood screw. The 1781 tax record of Mt. Pleasant Township, York County, lists a John Srivir as a gunsmith. In the Christ Reformed Cemetery about a mile from Littlestown, where the two Jacob Sells are buried, is a tombstone for a Jacob Schreiver, who was born August 9, 1752 and died in 1783. Kindig believes this may be Shriver the elder gunsmith. In this rifle the comb is set off from the wrist with a little detail of carving as are the three Shriver’s pictured in Kindig’s book. There are very few guns known to exist by J. Shriver the elder. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent throughout. There is some wood replaced around the lock panel. 4-49804 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3338

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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
	3338	$40,250.00	Revised: 9/28/2014 Please note: There is debate in the Kentucky Rifle Collector fraternity as to whether this is J. Shriver the elder or the younger. Please make your own decision before buying. IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY J. SHRIVER THE ELDER. Cal. 54. Overall length 58-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 43″ full oct rifled bbl signed “J. Shriver” in brass inlet into top bbl flat. This curly maple stocked rifle has a 4-pc engraved brass patchbox with 6 piercings and a raised lid. The rifle has very nice C scroll relief carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece and is nicely relief carved around the bbl tang. There is worn low relief carving evident behind the rear ramrod pipe which flows into very nice paneling along the forend of the bbl to the nosecap. The brass nosecap is engraved in a chevron design. Elaborate 4-1/2″ engraved toeplate is attached by brass wire to an engraved brass inlay, giving an appearance of a flower with a stem emanating from the toeplate. The brass cheekpiece inlay is an engraved 8-pointed star held in place by a wood screw and there is a 4″ brass engraved inlay under the cheekpiece, also held in place by a wood screw. The 1781 tax record of Mt. Pleasant Township, York County, lists a John Srivir as a gunsmith. In the Christ Reformed Cemetery about a mile from Littlestown, where the two Jacob Sells are buried, is a tombstone for a Jacob Schreiver, who was born August 9, 1752 and died in 1783. Kindig believes this may be Shriver the elder gunsmith. In this rifle the comb is set off from the wrist with a little detail of carving as are the three Shriver’s pictured in Kindig’s book. There are very few guns known to exist by J. Shriver the elder. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent throughout. There is some wood replaced around the lock panel. 4-49804 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3338 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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IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY J. SHRIVER THE ELDER.