RELIEF CARVED GUN ATTRIBUTED TO WOMELSDORF GUNSMITH LEONARD REEDY.

RELIEF CARVED GUN ATTRIBUTED TO WOMELSDORF GUNSMITH LEONARD REEDY. SN NSN. 40-1/2″ full oct 54 Cal. smooth bbl stamped “I. Roop”. Flintlock is stamped “W. Ketland” and appears to be original flint. Relief carving to the rear and forward of the cheekpiece all are Leonard Reedy’s signature carving as is the carving around the bbl tang. Four piece brass patchbox, with its one piercing and four-petaled flower finial, is not engraved. Stock is honey colored and tiger-striped. Incised carving on each side at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. PROVENANCE: See Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age, 1960, by Kindig Jr. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Rifle at one time was broken through the lock area and repaired. Wood repaired with some replacement in lock area. Cracks in lock area and the wood screw at the tail of the sideplate. Some wood added from muzzle back. 4-50069 RG51 (8,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2367	$6,900.00	RELIEF CARVED GUN ATTRIBUTED TO WOMELSDORF GUNSMITH LEONARD REEDY. SN NSN. 40-1/2″ full oct 54 Cal. smooth bbl stamped “I. Roop”. Flintlock is stamped “W. Ketland” and appears to be original flint. Relief carving to the rear and forward of the cheekpiece all are Leonard Reedy’s signature carving as is the carving around the bbl tang. Four piece brass patchbox, with its one piercing and four-petaled flower finial, is not engraved. Stock is honey colored and tiger-striped. Incised carving on each side at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. PROVENANCE: See Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age, 1960, by Kindig Jr. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Rifle at one time was broken through the lock area and repaired. Wood repaired with some replacement in lock area. Cracks in lock area and the wood screw at the tail of the sideplate. Some wood added from muzzle back. 4-50069 RG51 (8,000-12,000) 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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