RARE OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY THE FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA GUNSMITH J. KUNZ.

Cal. 50, both bbls. Overall 57″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 40-3/4″ full oct rifled bbls with the top bbl being signed “J Kunz Philad”. Rifled bbls are separated by full length curly maple panels and 11-1/2″ brass engraved inlaid saddleplates running forward from the locks. Rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 6 piercings and a typical Kunz style finial. The 3-1/2″ engraved brass toeplate contains the bone patchbox release. Right hand flint lockplate is signed “Kunz” while the left hand plate is engraved “Philad”. Cheekpiece inlay is engraved with an 8-pointed star with 8 piercings. Jacob Kuntz “Kunz” is a very important maker who was trained near Allentown, PA. Jacob moved to Philadelphia in 1810 and in 1812 married Barbara Newhard, niece of the famous Allentown gunsmith Peter Newhard. In 1833 the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia awarded Jacon Kuntz a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. Jacob died at the age of 95 years after becoming Philadelphia’s most sought after gunsmith by wealthy customers in England, Scotland, and America. Jacob was an excellent engraver and several examples of his work are on display in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bbl is marked “MDCLXXXVII” (1787) on the underside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. There are several in service replacements of small parts which do not detract from the appearance of the rifle. Wood has some shrinkage that has been remedied at lock. Barrels may have been shortened an inch or more some time ago. Front sight on lower bbl is a replacement. 4-49879 RG5 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3348

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3348	$16,100.00	RARE OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY THE FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA GUNSMITH J. KUNZ. Cal. 50, both bbls. Overall 57″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 40-3/4″ full oct rifled bbls with the top bbl being signed “J Kunz Philad”. Rifled bbls are separated by full length curly maple panels and 11-1/2″ brass engraved inlaid saddleplates running forward from the locks. Rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 6 piercings and a typical Kunz style finial. The 3-1/2″ engraved brass toeplate contains the bone patchbox release. Right hand flint lockplate is signed “Kunz” while the left hand plate is engraved “Philad”. Cheekpiece inlay is engraved with an 8-pointed star with 8 piercings. Jacob Kuntz “Kunz” is a very important maker who was trained near Allentown, PA. Jacob moved to Philadelphia in 1810 and in 1812 married Barbara Newhard, niece of the famous Allentown gunsmith Peter Newhard. In 1833 the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia awarded Jacon Kuntz a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. Jacob died at the age of 95 years after becoming Philadelphia’s most sought after gunsmith by wealthy customers in England, Scotland, and America. Jacob was an excellent engraver and several examples of his work are on display in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bbl is marked “MDCLXXXVII” (1787) on the underside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. There are several in service replacements of small parts which do not detract from the appearance of the rifle. Wood has some shrinkage that has been remedied at lock. Barrels may have been shortened an inch or more some time ago. Front sight on lower bbl is a replacement. 4-49879 RG5 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3348 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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RARE OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY THE FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA GUNSMITH J. KUNZ.