REVOLUTIONARY WAR CURLY MAPLE CONNECTICUT MEDAD HILLS FUSIL.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR CURLY MAPLE CONNECTICUT MEDAD HILLS FUSIL. This early fusil has a 42-½” rnd unmarked bbl. Based upon its characteristics in comparison to existing signed examples the fusil is attributed to the Goshen Connecticut gunsmith Medea Hills. The stock is American curly maple with a Hills style elongated relief carved beavertail apron at the tang and an attractive forestock molding. The fusil features an orig flint hand forged American lock. The classic butt plate tang and pointed oval wrist escutcheon are also typical of Hills fusils. The wrist inlay is engraved “D.A.” for its orig owner and the unusual pewter nose cap is typical of American manufacture. The gun retains its orig sling swivels. PROVENANCE: This exact gun is pictured on page 75 of Grindslade’s book “Flintlock Fowlers” while the gun was in his personal collection. CONDITION: There is a minor shrinkage crack in the butt on the right hand side and another forward of the front sling swivel on the forend. Entire gun appears to be in extremely good condition with no evidence of repairs or restoration. Associated orig American bayonet fits perfectly. 48272 RGG9 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1508	$10,030.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR CURLY MAPLE CONNECTICUT MEDAD HILLS FUSIL. This early fusil has a 42-½” rnd unmarked bbl. Based upon its characteristics in comparison to existing signed examples the fusil is attributed to the Goshen Connecticut gunsmith Medea Hills. The stock is American curly maple with a Hills style elongated relief carved beavertail apron at the tang and an attractive forestock molding. The fusil features an orig flint hand forged American lock. The classic butt plate tang and pointed oval wrist escutcheon are also typical of Hills fusils. The wrist inlay is engraved “D.A.” for its orig owner and the unusual pewter nose cap is typical of American manufacture. The gun retains its orig sling swivels. PROVENANCE: This exact gun is pictured on page 75 of Grindslade’s book “Flintlock Fowlers” while the gun was in his personal collection. CONDITION: There is a minor shrinkage crack in the butt on the right hand side and another forward of the front sling swivel on the forend. Entire gun appears to be in extremely good condition with no evidence of repairs or restoration. Associated orig American bayonet fits perfectly. 48272 RGG9 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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