SIGNED SOUTHERN FULL STOCK KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

SIGNED SOUTHERN FULL STOCK KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 54. 37-1/2″ full oct signed bbl. This bbl is signed and difficult to read but the consignor believes it to be R. Mack, whose location is unlisted. This rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox and 10 silver inlays. The very late flintlock is marked “Joseph Golcher”. Joseph Golcher was a famous Philadelphia lock maker. The hammer on the lock is an incorrect replacement. The rifle has dbl set triggers and a nicely featured engraved silver inlay above the cheekpiece. In keeping with the late flintlock, the brass sideplate has only one lock screw. Bbl was shortened about 3″ from the rear. The wood has been finished dark but appears to be curly maple. The rear entrance furrel is unique in that the finial is in the shape of a fish. The square silver wrist inlay is engraved with initial of its orig owner. CONDITION: In good condition throughout showing normal wear for its age with the exception of one 3″ sliver of wood repaired on the left hand side behind the nosecap. 4-32743(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
	1597	$3,450.00	SIGNED SOUTHERN FULL STOCK KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 54. 37-1/2″ full oct signed bbl. This bbl is signed and difficult to read but the consignor believes it to be R. Mack, whose location is unlisted. This rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox and 10 silver inlays. The very late flintlock is marked “Joseph Golcher”. Joseph Golcher was a famous Philadelphia lock maker. The hammer on the lock is an incorrect replacement. The rifle has dbl set triggers and a nicely featured engraved silver inlay above the cheekpiece. In keeping with the late flintlock, the brass sideplate has only one lock screw. Bbl was shortened about 3″ from the rear. The wood has been finished dark but appears to be curly maple. The rear entrance furrel is unique in that the finial is in the shape of a fish. The square silver wrist inlay is engraved with initial of its orig owner. CONDITION: In good condition throughout showing normal wear for its age with the exception of one 3″ sliver of wood repaired on the left hand side behind the nosecap. 4-32743(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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