INCISED CARVED AND SIGNED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE.

Revised: 10/18/2013

There is a large piece of restored wood from the lock forward. The buttend is original.

INCISED CARVED AND SIGNED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .48 smoothbore. Rifle has a 42-1/4 full oct bbl which appears to be signed “G.K” and might be attributed to the Upper Susquehanna gunsmith George Kolpitzer from New Berlin, Union County, PA. Circa 1817 – 1850. Rifle is nicely incised carved on the cheek side of the butt with relief moldings forward of the underside of the lock and side plate mortise. 4-piece brass engraved patchbox is unique but characteristic to the area. Rifle has a curly maple stock, a brass saddle plate and a heavy beveled brass side plate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Rifle appears to be in very good condition throughout showing normal signs of wear. 4-48500 RG17 (6,000-9,000)

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
	2391	$5,175.00	Revised: 10/18/2013 There is a large piece of restored wood from the lock forward. The buttend is original. INCISED CARVED AND SIGNED UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .48 smoothbore. Rifle has a 42-1/4 full oct bbl which appears to be signed “G.K” and might be attributed to the Upper Susquehanna gunsmith George Kolpitzer from New Berlin, Union County, PA. Circa 1817 – 1850. Rifle is nicely incised carved on the cheek side of the butt with relief moldings forward of the underside of the lock and side plate mortise. 4-piece brass engraved patchbox is unique but characteristic to the area. Rifle has a curly maple stock, a brass saddle plate and a heavy beveled brass side plate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Rifle appears to be in very good condition throughout showing normal signs of wear. 4-48500 RG17 (6,000-9,000) 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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