Image Lot Price Description


4475
$3,450.00

EARLY 19TH CENTURY LEHIGH COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FLINTLOCK LONG RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 41. 59-1/2″ overall. 43-3/4″ fully oct bbl. Maple stock with carved cheek piece with incised lines cut near base of comb and forward on forestock, brass mounted and patchbox. Lock marked “J. DEMUTH”. No other markings. Attractive Lehigh gun. CONDITION: Very good overall. Reconverted from percussion to flint with cock, frizzen, pan and spring are replaced. Metal is brown/grey overall. Stock is solid with well fit brass hardware. Most of an old varnish remains. Ramrod restored with brass tip. No discernible rifling. Will not hold on half-cock. 50451-1 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 4475

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016
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