OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH SIGNED NICOLAS HAWK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 39-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal. bbls, one smooth one rifled. Overall length is 55″ and butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. Rifled bbl is signed “Nicolas Hawk” in a 4-1/4″ brass inlay on top bbl flat. Bbls are decorated on each side with full length nicely engraved brass panels. Rifle features Hawk’s typical style brass patchbox with 7-piercings and his characteristic 6-3/4″ engraved brass comb inlay. Comb is decorated with a 8 petaled engraved silver flower encircled by a silver engraved border. Inlay has 8 piercings. 2″ x 1/4″ brass engraved pick holder. Brass sideplate is nicely engraved in Hawk’s characteristic style as is 6-1/4″ brass toeplate. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk, gunsmith, are distinct works of art on which he executed his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Remaining examples of his work have become our nations heirlooms. Hawk was born in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA in 1782 and died there in 1844. Hawk is recognized today for his high quality engraving which was in fact so good that he spent some time in federal prison for counterfeiting. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Evidence the flintlock has been converted and there is a wrist repair with wood replacement behind lock. 1/2″ hole behind bbl tang has been filled where a screw may have been placed to stabilize wrist repair. Swivel action and lock need adjustment. 4-49983 RG4 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3347

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
	3347	$13,800.00	OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH SIGNED NICOLAS HAWK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. 39-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal. bbls, one smooth one rifled. Overall length is 55″ and butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. Rifled bbl is signed “Nicolas Hawk” in a 4-1/4″ brass inlay on top bbl flat. Bbls are decorated on each side with full length nicely engraved brass panels. Rifle features Hawk’s typical style brass patchbox with 7-piercings and his characteristic 6-3/4″ engraved brass comb inlay. Comb is decorated with a 8 petaled engraved silver flower encircled by a silver engraved border. Inlay has 8 piercings. 2″ x 1/4″ brass engraved pick holder. Brass sideplate is nicely engraved in Hawk’s characteristic style as is 6-1/4″ brass toeplate. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk, gunsmith, are distinct works of art on which he executed his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Remaining examples of his work have become our nations heirlooms. Hawk was born in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA in 1782 and died there in 1844. Hawk is recognized today for his high quality engraving which was in fact so good that he spent some time in federal prison for counterfeiting. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Evidence the flintlock has been converted and there is a wrist repair with wood replacement behind lock. 1/2″ hole behind bbl tang has been filled where a screw may have been placed to stabilize wrist repair. Swivel action and lock need adjustment. 4-49983 RG4 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3347 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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OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH SIGNED NICOLAS HAWK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.