PERCUSSION ANDREW GUMPF LANCASTER PA RIFLE.

PERCUSSION ANDREW GUMPF LANCASTER PA RIFLE. Cal. 45. 39-3/4″ full oct bbl signed “A Gompf Lancaster”. Has a typical 4-pc brass Lancaster engraved patchbox and a Joseph Golcher Philadelphia percussion lock. The 6 silver bbl wedge inlays are large and rectangular in design, as is the large silver inlay on the cheek. Andrew Gumpf worked in Lancaster, Pa., ca. 1843 to 1875. The Gumpf family of gunsmiths were active in the Lancaster area from 1791 to 1887. The rifling in the bbl is deep and clean. This rifle has dbl set triggers and is a fine example of Andrew’s work. CONDITION: Bbl is finished bright and is orig throughout. The Gumpf name on the bbl was dbl stamped at the time of manufacture. Stock is a plain wood with no stripe but is clean and in exceptional condition throughout. 4-32752 RG41 (3,500-4,500)

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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	1612	$6,900.00	PERCUSSION ANDREW GUMPF LANCASTER PA RIFLE. Cal. 45. 39-3/4″ full oct bbl signed “A Gompf Lancaster”. Has a typical 4-pc brass Lancaster engraved patchbox and a Joseph Golcher Philadelphia percussion lock. The 6 silver bbl wedge inlays are large and rectangular in design, as is the large silver inlay on the cheek. Andrew Gumpf worked in Lancaster, Pa., ca. 1843 to 1875. The Gumpf family of gunsmiths were active in the Lancaster area from 1791 to 1887. The rifling in the bbl is deep and clean. This rifle has dbl set triggers and is a fine example of Andrew’s work. CONDITION: Bbl is finished bright and is orig throughout. The Gumpf name on the bbl was dbl stamped at the time of manufacture. Stock is a plain wood with no stripe but is clean and in exceptional condition throughout. 4-32752 RG41 (3,500-4,500) 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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