INCISED CARVED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK RIFLE

INCISED CARVED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK RIFLE. This rifle has a 41 1/4 inch full octagon unsigned .50 caliber smooth barrel. The brass four piece patch box has four piercings and is not engraved. The Curly Maple stock has attractive Upper Susquehanna style incised carving on the butt, at the barrel tang and wrist and at the rear ramrod ferrule. The brass side plate shape is traditional for Upper Susquehanna rifles as are the silver half-moon cheek piece inlay and the six silver barrel wedge inlays. We would attribute this rifle to the gunsmith George Smith. CONDITION: The fore end wood has been replaced from the rear ramrod ferrule forward. The lock has been reconverted to flint. There are wood repairs under the lock, above the font of the lock, and at the base ramrod thimble. 4-46309 RGG11 (3,350-4,600)

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
	2253	$3,540.00	INCISED CARVED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK RIFLE. This rifle has a 41 1/4 inch full octagon unsigned .50 caliber smooth barrel. The brass four piece patch box has four piercings and is not engraved. The Curly Maple stock has attractive Upper Susquehanna style incised carving on the butt, at the barrel tang and wrist and at the rear ramrod ferrule. The brass side plate shape is traditional for Upper Susquehanna rifles as are the silver half-moon cheek piece inlay and the six silver barrel wedge inlays. We would attribute this rifle to the gunsmith George Smith. CONDITION: The fore end wood has been replaced from the rear ramrod ferrule forward. The lock has been reconverted to flint. There are wood repairs under the lock, above the font of the lock, and at the base ramrod thimble. 4-46309 RGG11 (3,350-4,600) 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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