RELIEF CARVED CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY JOHN NOLL.

RELIEF CARVED CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY JOHN NOLL. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct 52 Cal. rifled bbl signed “John Noll”. Bbl has a small oval at the breech on a flat adjacent to the top flat, off to the left which is filled with silver and die stamped “IN”, forward of which is a stamped dagger design. Rifle has a four piece engraved brass patchbox with a daisy head finial. Relief carving on the cheekside of the butt consists of a large crosshatch filled C scroll along with three-pointed flowers. Incised carving stretches under the cheekpiece to the relief carving on the wrist ahead of the cheekpiece which extends over the wrist to the front of the patchbox. There is attractive relief carving to the rear of the ramrod entrance pipe and surrounding the bbl tang. Located on top of the wrist is an interesting brass inlay engraved like an owl. Rifle has a 4-3/4″ brass engraved toe plate. John Noll was a master gunsmith, carver and engraver, who had the ability to interpret the academic rococo and the ability to successfully compose his designs. John Noll is listed as a gunsmith in Washington Township, Franklin County, PA from 1800-1820. He was one of the great master gunsmiths of the Golden Age of Kentucky rifles. He was also one of the best designers and engravers of patchboxes and other metal mounts and one of the top quality carvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Cracks glued along the entire original forend. Wood replacement most in wrist and lock area. Lock is reconverted. All the butt carving is sharp and distinct. 4-50101 (20,000-40,000)

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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	2349	$20,125.00	RELIEF CARVED CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY JOHN NOLL. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct 52 Cal. rifled bbl signed “John Noll”. Bbl has a small oval at the breech on a flat adjacent to the top flat, off to the left which is filled with silver and die stamped “IN”, forward of which is a stamped dagger design. Rifle has a four piece engraved brass patchbox with a daisy head finial. Relief carving on the cheekside of the butt consists of a large crosshatch filled C scroll along with three-pointed flowers. Incised carving stretches under the cheekpiece to the relief carving on the wrist ahead of the cheekpiece which extends over the wrist to the front of the patchbox. There is attractive relief carving to the rear of the ramrod entrance pipe and surrounding the bbl tang. Located on top of the wrist is an interesting brass inlay engraved like an owl. Rifle has a 4-3/4″ brass engraved toe plate. John Noll was a master gunsmith, carver and engraver, who had the ability to interpret the academic rococo and the ability to successfully compose his designs. John Noll is listed as a gunsmith in Washington Township, Franklin County, PA from 1800-1820. He was one of the great master gunsmiths of the Golden Age of Kentucky rifles. He was also one of the best designers and engravers of patchboxes and other metal mounts and one of the top quality carvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Cracks glued along the entire original forend. Wood replacement most in wrist and lock area. Lock is reconverted. All the butt carving is sharp and distinct. 4-50101 (20,000-40,000) 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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