RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY “S. BISTEL”.

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY “S. BISTEL”. This very nice relief carved rifle has a 42-3/4” full oct .50 cal rifled bbl signed in script by “S. Bistel”. The four piece brass patch box has seven piercings. The unique relief carving on the cheek side of the butt is bold and decorative. The carving at the bbl tang, at the rear ramrod ferrule and forward of the lock and side plate shows signs of hardware but is still distinct. There is a silver eight pointed star inlay inlet on the cheek. The gunsmith appears to be un-located but the consigner suggests it may have been made in Unity Township, West Moreland County, PA ca 1810. CONDITION: Orig. dry surface. There is an old repaired break through the lock and side plate area where some wood has been replaced between the bbl tang and side plate. The bbl has been cut off about three inches from the breech and the flint lock is a reconversion. 4-46512 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2239	$23,000.00	RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY “S. BISTEL”. This very nice relief carved rifle has a 42-3/4” full oct .50 cal rifled bbl signed in script by “S. Bistel”. The four piece brass patch box has seven piercings. The unique relief carving on the cheek side of the butt is bold and decorative. The carving at the bbl tang, at the rear ramrod ferrule and forward of the lock and side plate shows signs of hardware but is still distinct. There is a silver eight pointed star inlay inlet on the cheek. The gunsmith appears to be un-located but the consigner suggests it may have been made in Unity Township, West Moreland County, PA ca 1810. CONDITION: Orig. dry surface. There is an old repaired break through the lock and side plate area where some wood has been replaced between the bbl tang and side plate. The bbl has been cut off about three inches from the breech and the flint lock is a reconversion. 4-46512 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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