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3431
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INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK SIMON MILLER HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .52. Overall length 57″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 41-1/2″ full oct rifled bbl signed “S. Miller” in script on top flat of bbl. This rifle has Miller’s characteristic 4-pc engraved patchbox with 11 piercings. The flint lock is stamped “London Warranted” and appears to be orig flint. The stock is attractively incised carved behind the bold cheek piece with Miller’s classic carving. The bbl is held to the curly maple stock by 4 bbl wedges. The 5-1/2″ brass saddle plate, 4-1/2″ heavy beveled brass side plate and brass furniture are not engraved. The half-moon silver cheek piece inlay and the oval silver thumb piece are not engraved. Simon Miller is listed as having worked in Hamburg, PA, however he is believed to have relocated to the upper Susquehanna School at a later date. CONDITION: Overall rifle is in excellent condition. The stock has been professionally refinished and there is a nearly invisible 1″ wood repair above the front of the lock. 1 bbl wedge is a replacement. 49613-7 RGG C&R (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3431


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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