INCISED CARVED J. ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE.

INCISED CARVED J. ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .54 rifled. This rifle has a 42 ¾ inch full oct barrel signed “J. Roop”. Roop is said to have worked in Dauphin Co Pennsylvania. The rifle has a hand forged lock and a four piece engraved brass patch box. The curly maple stock is incised carved on the cheek side of the butt and behind the barrel tang. The side plate is heavy beveled brass and a small silver eight pointed star is used as a cheek piece inlay PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Good to very good. Toe plate has been replaced and there is a 2” by 3/8“ gouge through the incised carving in the butt. There is an 8″ wood sliver repair on the right hand side of the fore stock at the muzzle and a number of small wood repairs in the forend. 4-48489 RG7 (5,000-8,000)

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
	2409	$6,037.50	INCISED CARVED J. ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .54 rifled. This rifle has a 42 ¾ inch full oct barrel signed “J. Roop”. Roop is said to have worked in Dauphin Co Pennsylvania. The rifle has a hand forged lock and a four piece engraved brass patch box. The curly maple stock is incised carved on the cheek side of the butt and behind the barrel tang. The side plate is heavy beveled brass and a small silver eight pointed star is used as a cheek piece inlay PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Good to very good. Toe plate has been replaced and there is a 2” by 3/8“ gouge through the incised carving in the butt. There is an 8″ wood sliver repair on the right hand side of the fore stock at the muzzle and a number of small wood repairs in the forend. 4-48489 RG7 (5,000-8,000) 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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