VERY EARLY KENTUCKY STYLE RIFLE.

VERY EARLY KENTUCKY STYLE RIFLE. Cal. 62. 44-1/2″ swamped oct, rifled bbl bore. The only mark on this flintlock rifle is a deep punch mark on the right flat, partially covered by the wood. It has not been identified but appears to be a fleur de lis. The buttstock is very heavy and has a sliding wooden patchbox cover. It is 5″ high by 2-1/8″ wide, not counting the sliding wooden patchbox cover. It is carved on both sides with a mixture of raised and incised carvings with heavy moldings along the bottom of the stock behind the trigger and lighter ones on both sides of the forearm. There is heavy raised carving at the rear of the bbl and lighter carving around the tailpipe. The lock is an expert reconversion but there is no sign of welding visible on the bbl. The rear lockplate screw hole has been elongated to allow the fitting of this lock. The front lockplate screw is a replacement. The dbl set trigger is not working and appears to be the second trigger to be assembled on this rifle. The ramrod is also a replacement and the sling swivel that was once on the forearm is now missing and the one on the bottom of the butt is also missing. There is a nailed thin metal strip just ahead of the tailpipe, which possibly covers a repair. There are some letters of appraisal on this gun done 20 years ago identifying it as a Christian Springs Rifle. This attribution is not shared by this cataloguer. CONDITION: Gun shows considerable use. Bore is worn almost smooth, but is still solid and good except for the set trigger. Bbl has a light brown patina with some surface rust. Lockplate has some live rust but mostly a dark patina. Brass has a very heavy patina of a dark color. Maple stock shows slight insect damage with some wear, dents and scratches. 4-51394 FS312 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1030	$18,400.00	VERY EARLY KENTUCKY STYLE RIFLE. Cal. 62. 44-1/2″ swamped oct, rifled bbl bore. The only mark on this flintlock rifle is a deep punch mark on the right flat, partially covered by the wood. It has not been identified but appears to be a fleur de lis. The buttstock is very heavy and has a sliding wooden patchbox cover. It is 5″ high by 2-1/8″ wide, not counting the sliding wooden patchbox cover. It is carved on both sides with a mixture of raised and incised carvings with heavy moldings along the bottom of the stock behind the trigger and lighter ones on both sides of the forearm. There is heavy raised carving at the rear of the bbl and lighter carving around the tailpipe. The lock is an expert reconversion but there is no sign of welding visible on the bbl. The rear lockplate screw hole has been elongated to allow the fitting of this lock. The front lockplate screw is a replacement. The dbl set trigger is not working and appears to be the second trigger to be assembled on this rifle. The ramrod is also a replacement and the sling swivel that was once on the forearm is now missing and the one on the bottom of the butt is also missing. There is a nailed thin metal strip just ahead of the tailpipe, which possibly covers a repair. There are some letters of appraisal on this gun done 20 years ago identifying it as a Christian Springs Rifle. This attribution is not shared by this cataloguer. CONDITION: Gun shows considerable use. Bore is worn almost smooth, but is still solid and good except for the set trigger. Bbl has a light brown patina with some surface rust. Lockplate has some live rust but mostly a dark patina. Brass has a very heavy patina of a dark color. Maple stock shows slight insect damage with some wear, dents and scratches. 4-51394 FS312 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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