RARE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL MADE BY HUNTINGDON COUNTY GUNSMITH JACOB FRANKLIN GEHRETT.

RARE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL MADE BY HUNTINGDON COUNTY GUNSMITH JACOB FRANKLIN GEHRETT. SN NSN. 10-1/2″ full oct .38 Cal rifled engraved bbl which is signed “J.F.G.”. Bbl tang runs 4-1/2″ down wrist and engraved percussion lock is faintly marked “JFG”. Stock is decorated with 10 silver inlays and has an iron trigger guard and pewter nosecap. Pistol has double set triggers. 1-screw brass sideplate is nicely engraved. Jacob Gehrett worked as a gunsmith in Todd Township, Huntingdon County in 1850 and 1860 afterwhich he relocated to Orbisonia, Huntingdon County. It is very unusual and difficult to locate a Huntingdon County signed Kentucky pistol. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Lock is not working and needs adjustment. This pistol is in orig condition showing only normal wear from age. 4-49488 RG48 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2311	$4,887.50	RARE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL MADE BY HUNTINGDON COUNTY GUNSMITH JACOB FRANKLIN GEHRETT. SN NSN. 10-1/2″ full oct .38 Cal rifled engraved bbl which is signed “J.F.G.”. Bbl tang runs 4-1/2″ down wrist and engraved percussion lock is faintly marked “JFG”. Stock is decorated with 10 silver inlays and has an iron trigger guard and pewter nosecap. Pistol has double set triggers. 1-screw brass sideplate is nicely engraved. Jacob Gehrett worked as a gunsmith in Todd Township, Huntingdon County in 1850 and 1860 afterwhich he relocated to Orbisonia, Huntingdon County. It is very unusual and difficult to locate a Huntingdon County signed Kentucky pistol. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Lock is not working and needs adjustment. This pistol is in orig condition showing only normal wear from age. 4-49488 RG48 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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