ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 52, smooth. 43-3/8″ oct bbl, A. Schweitzer was a gun smith in Lancaster who migrated to Chambersburg in Franklin County, PA and was known for his early quality workmanship. This rifle exemplifies why he has an excellent reputation not only as a fine carver and engraver as well. The bbl is engraved in script “A. SCHWEITZER”. The plain maple stock has its orig finish, which shows attractive patination as well as a rich color. The rifle has relief-carving around the bbl tang, behind the cheek piece and is “cameo-cut” on both sides of the comb. The molded paneling along the forestock is well-done as is the incised carving flanking the rear ramrod pipe. The rifle has a patchbox which is easily recognized as that of Schweitzer’s work and it typically covers the major portion of the buttstock. The dbl set triggers were an additional cost as was the silver quarter moon on the cheekpiece and the silver oval thumb piece on the wrist. This is an excellent example of fine crisp carving in design as well as execution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The script signature on the bbl is extremely legible and the rifle shows no evidence of any wood repair whatsoever. The English flintlock is a modern replacement for the orig, and the bbl shows evidence of welding at the touch-hole. 4-49783 SDH29 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3340

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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
	3340	$13,800.00	ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 52, smooth. 43-3/8″ oct bbl, A. Schweitzer was a gun smith in Lancaster who migrated to Chambersburg in Franklin County, PA and was known for his early quality workmanship. This rifle exemplifies why he has an excellent reputation not only as a fine carver and engraver as well. The bbl is engraved in script “A. SCHWEITZER”. The plain maple stock has its orig finish, which shows attractive patination as well as a rich color. The rifle has relief-carving around the bbl tang, behind the cheek piece and is “cameo-cut” on both sides of the comb. The molded paneling along the forestock is well-done as is the incised carving flanking the rear ramrod pipe. The rifle has a patchbox which is easily recognized as that of Schweitzer’s work and it typically covers the major portion of the buttstock. The dbl set triggers were an additional cost as was the silver quarter moon on the cheekpiece and the silver oval thumb piece on the wrist. This is an excellent example of fine crisp carving in design as well as execution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The script signature on the bbl is extremely legible and the rifle shows no evidence of any wood repair whatsoever. The English flintlock is a modern replacement for the orig, and the bbl shows evidence of welding at the touch-hole. 4-49783 SDH29 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3340 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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ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER KENTUCKY RIFLE.