PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE JOHN DOUGLASS HUNTINGTON, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE JOHN DOUGLASS HUNTINGTON, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. 45 Cal. rifled 41″ full octagon barrel signed J. Douglass. John Douglass was a prolific maker of flint and percussion rifles in Huntington County, PA in the early 19th century and this rifle is typical of his fine work. This rifle has 23 engraved silver inlays and a brass engraved sideplate with two piercings. The four-piece brass patchbox has one piercing and is profusely engraved. The percussion lock is marked Tryon, Philada and the rifle has double-set triggers. This rifle comes with a geneaology of the Nycum family. John Leonard Nycum, who is said to have been the original owner of this rifle, was born in 1796 in Monroe Township of Bedford County, PA where he died in 1868. Bedford County is located only a few miles from Huntington County where this rifle was made. The consignor states this rifle was passed down from the original owner’s family. PROVENANCE: Geneaology of Original Owner CONDITION: This rifle is in very good condition throughout showing the dings and dents associated with normal usage. The first 11″ of stock at the muzzle end have some cracks along the barrel but no original wood is missing and a 1″ piece of wood has been replaced at the toe causing the 3″ brass toeplate to have been lost. Overall this is a very pleasing and honest rifle with many artistically placed inlays. The barrel at the breech and the lock itself show the expected pitting associated with percussion use but the Tryon marking on the lock can still be easily read. The lock engraving is well worn. 4-37740 RGG5 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2399	$2,875.00	PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE JOHN DOUGLASS HUNTINGTON, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. 45 Cal. rifled 41″ full octagon barrel signed J. Douglass. John Douglass was a prolific maker of flint and percussion rifles in Huntington County, PA in the early 19th century and this rifle is typical of his fine work. This rifle has 23 engraved silver inlays and a brass engraved sideplate with two piercings. The four-piece brass patchbox has one piercing and is profusely engraved. The percussion lock is marked Tryon, Philada and the rifle has double-set triggers. This rifle comes with a geneaology of the Nycum family. John Leonard Nycum, who is said to have been the original owner of this rifle, was born in 1796 in Monroe Township of Bedford County, PA where he died in 1868. Bedford County is located only a few miles from Huntington County where this rifle was made. The consignor states this rifle was passed down from the original owner’s family. PROVENANCE: Geneaology of Original Owner CONDITION: This rifle is in very good condition throughout showing the dings and dents associated with normal usage. The first 11″ of stock at the muzzle end have some cracks along the barrel but no original wood is missing and a 1″ piece of wood has been replaced at the toe causing the 3″ brass toeplate to have been lost. Overall this is a very pleasing and honest rifle with many artistically placed inlays. The barrel at the breech and the lock itself show the expected pitting associated with percussion use but the Tryon marking on the lock can still be easily read. The lock engraving is well worn. 4-37740 RGG5 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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