HIGHLY INLAYED BEDFORD COUNTY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

HIGHLY INLAYED BEDFORD COUNTY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Ca. 45. 41-1/2″ full oct bbl. Signed “J Amos”. The 4-pc brass engraved patchbox has five piercings in which there are five silver inlays. There are seventeen additional inlays that adorn the stock. The brass sideplate has two piercings in which there are two silver inlays. There is an oval inlay on the cheekpiece in which there is engraved an American eagle. The butt end of the stock is profusely decorated with silver inlays which mirror the often used carving designs. CONDITION: Stock is nice curly maple that can only been seen where the dark finish is worn away. Lock appears to be an over-sized replacement. 1/2″ of the brass toeplate is missing. Wrist inlay is badly misshapened and probably a replacement. 2 small portions of the silver inlay forward of the lock are missing and need to be restored. Bbl was shortened about 3″ from the rear. 4-32740 RG19 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1595	$2,875.00	HIGHLY INLAYED BEDFORD COUNTY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Ca. 45. 41-1/2″ full oct bbl. Signed “J Amos”. The 4-pc brass engraved patchbox has five piercings in which there are five silver inlays. There are seventeen additional inlays that adorn the stock. The brass sideplate has two piercings in which there are two silver inlays. There is an oval inlay on the cheekpiece in which there is engraved an American eagle. The butt end of the stock is profusely decorated with silver inlays which mirror the often used carving designs. CONDITION: Stock is nice curly maple that can only been seen where the dark finish is worn away. Lock appears to be an over-sized replacement. 1/2″ of the brass toeplate is missing. Wrist inlay is badly misshapened and probably a replacement. 2 small portions of the silver inlay forward of the lock are missing and need to be restored. Bbl was shortened about 3″ from the rear. 4-32740 RG19 (2,500-3,500) 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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