INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED “JL”.

INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED “JL”. Cal. 52. 37″ full oct bbl signed “JL”. Unusually small 4-pc brass patchbox. Silver engraved inlay on cheekpiece and oval silver inlay on wrist. Flat brass sideplate with two lock screws. Rifle has shortened butt end, suggesting rifle might have been made for a lady. Incised carving on cheekpiece is well worn and fits nicely into shortened stock area. Rifle has dbl set triggers and a very late Henry Parker warranted flintlock. Consignor states he believes gun was made by John Long from PA. CONDITION: Triangular pc of wood is replaced in the toe and the bbl has been shortened from the rear by 6″. Position of the initials on the bbl and spacing of the ramrod furrel confirm this shortening. Flintlock plate is heavily pitted and there is a small 2″ pc of wood replaced forward of the lock. 4-32742(3,000-4,000)

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
	1594	$3,450.00	INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED “JL”. Cal. 52. 37″ full oct bbl signed “JL”. Unusually small 4-pc brass patchbox. Silver engraved inlay on cheekpiece and oval silver inlay on wrist. Flat brass sideplate with two lock screws. Rifle has shortened butt end, suggesting rifle might have been made for a lady. Incised carving on cheekpiece is well worn and fits nicely into shortened stock area. Rifle has dbl set triggers and a very late Henry Parker warranted flintlock. Consignor states he believes gun was made by John Long from PA. CONDITION: Triangular pc of wood is replaced in the toe and the bbl has been shortened from the rear by 6″. Position of the initials on the bbl and spacing of the ramrod furrel confirm this shortening. Flintlock plate is heavily pitted and there is a small 2″ pc of wood replaced forward of the lock. 4-32742(3,000-4,000) 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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