INCISED CARVED BERKS COUNTY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

INCISED CARVED BERKS COUNTY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 50 smooth rifle. 42-1/2″ full oct bbl. This rifle has an oval inlay on the top of the comb above the half-moon brass cheekpiece inlay. The brass sideplate is nicely engraved in the style of the Kutztown Angstadt gunsmiths. There is an asterisk engraved on the top flat of the bbl as is often found on the Angstadt family rifles. The 4-pc brass patchbox is not engraved. The brass triggerguard is of the Reading, Pa., style and has a unique brass inlay extension to its rear. The stock is nicely incised carved behind the cheekpiece. The stock is maple with almost no curl, again typical of Kutztown School rifles. The flintlock is marked “Ketland & Company” and appears to be orig. CONDITION: Small 3-1/2″ sliver of wood is missing from the forestock at the nosecap. Small triangular pc of wood has been replaced at the toe. Top leaf of the patchbox is bent slightly upwards and needs to be straightened. 4-32750(5,000-6,000)

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
	1591	$5,750.00	INCISED CARVED BERKS COUNTY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 50 smooth rifle. 42-1/2″ full oct bbl. This rifle has an oval inlay on the top of the comb above the half-moon brass cheekpiece inlay. The brass sideplate is nicely engraved in the style of the Kutztown Angstadt gunsmiths. There is an asterisk engraved on the top flat of the bbl as is often found on the Angstadt family rifles. The 4-pc brass patchbox is not engraved. The brass triggerguard is of the Reading, Pa., style and has a unique brass inlay extension to its rear. The stock is nicely incised carved behind the cheekpiece. The stock is maple with almost no curl, again typical of Kutztown School rifles. The flintlock is marked “Ketland & Company” and appears to be orig. CONDITION: Small 3-1/2″ sliver of wood is missing from the forestock at the nosecap. Small triangular pc of wood has been replaced at the toe. Top leaf of the patchbox is bent slightly upwards and needs to be straightened. 4-32750(5,000-6,000) 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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