FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE SCHROYER.

FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE SCHROYER. Cal. 58 smooth rifle. 39-1/2″ full oct signed bbl. This rifle has been attributed by the consignor to George Schroyer who worked in Hanover, Pa., ca. 1775 to 1813. The highly engraved 4-pc brass patchbox has engravings consistent with Schroyer’s work, however the full curly maple stock appears to be of a later style. The signature on the bbl is very hard to read but could be that of George Schroyer. This rifle appears to have been restocked in the early 19th C. possibly using parts from an earlier Schroyer gun. The entire forend is nicely paneled and there is a large silver pieced inlay on the cheek side of the butt. The brass 8-1/4″ long engraved toeplate includes in its design a face similar to those found on Northampton County rifles. The flintlock is a replacement. CONDITION: Worn but clean throughout with a small 4″ sliver of wood missing along the bbl to the rear of the nose cap. Age crack in the toe which shows restocking probably occurred over 100 years ago. Wood around the lock shows damage caused by the lock replacement. 4-32738(6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1585	$10,350.00	FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE SCHROYER. Cal. 58 smooth rifle. 39-1/2″ full oct signed bbl. This rifle has been attributed by the consignor to George Schroyer who worked in Hanover, Pa., ca. 1775 to 1813. The highly engraved 4-pc brass patchbox has engravings consistent with Schroyer’s work, however the full curly maple stock appears to be of a later style. The signature on the bbl is very hard to read but could be that of George Schroyer. This rifle appears to have been restocked in the early 19th C. possibly using parts from an earlier Schroyer gun. The entire forend is nicely paneled and there is a large silver pieced inlay on the cheek side of the butt. The brass 8-1/4″ long engraved toeplate includes in its design a face similar to those found on Northampton County rifles. The flintlock is a replacement. CONDITION: Worn but clean throughout with a small 4″ sliver of wood missing along the bbl to the rear of the nose cap. Age crack in the toe which shows restocking probably occurred over 100 years ago. Wood around the lock shows damage caused by the lock replacement. 4-32738(6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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