FINE UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE STYLE OF PETER KUNZ.

Revised: 3/12/2011

Additional Information: Accompanying the lot is a letter from Norm Flayderman in which he describes this gun and states that he had owned it for over 35 years. Also accompanied by the original Bill of Sale.

FINE UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE STYLE OF PETER KUNZ. Cal. About 42 Smoothbore. Fine original Kentucky rifle, not reconverted, made by Peter Kuntz in Lehigh County PA. Peter was Jacob Kuntz’s brother. Unusual 44″ oct to rnd bbl with teardrop shaped German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. Lockplate appears to be orig, 4-1/2″ long x about 7/8″ wide, slightly curved with a short teat. There is a foliate & floral light engraving just forward of hammer with a stepped & grooved tail. It has a flat beveled-edged gooseneck hammer, also lightly engraved. Pan is round iron, integral with the lockplate and the frizzen has been relined. Mounted in what is either a cherry stained maple stock or cherry wood full length stock with brass furniture consisting of a brass nose cap, two faceted guides and a faceted tapered nose pipe. Patchbox is 4-pc of sheet brass with three piercings and very beautifully engraved to include delicate shadings on the leaves & flowers and is typical of Peter Kunz. It has a short rounded buttplate tang with short toeplate that has a pineapple finial. Patchbox release is in the center right edge of the buttplate. Stock has a Kunz-style basket weave checkered wrist with raised shallow fluted cheekpiece and a raised carved beading around bottom of the stock on both sides. Sides of forestock are incise carved with foliate arabesque pattern carving around the nosepipe. Trigger guard is typical of the period with shallow finger rest, however the front tang of the trigger guard is sheet brass with the engraved image of a soldier in uniform with bearskin type hat holding a musket with bayonet. The two piece lock bolt side plate is also typical of Peter Kuntz rifles. Front lock screw has a brass escutcheon in the shape of a flower blossom. Sideplate & escutcheon are also beautifully engraved with fine shadings. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection; Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl, lockplate & hammer retain a very dark heavy brown patina with good edges remaining on the bbl with some moderate pitting around the flash hole area. Stock has a crack in the toe, otherwise is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Bottom plate of the patchbox has one small raised edge with another small raised edge on each end of the sideplate. Mechanics are fine. 4-41707 JR276 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2503	$21,850.00	Revised: 3/12/2011 Additional Information: Accompanying the lot is a letter from Norm Flayderman in which he describes this gun and states that he had owned it for over 35 years. Also accompanied by the original Bill of Sale. FINE UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE STYLE OF PETER KUNZ. Cal. About 42 Smoothbore. Fine original Kentucky rifle, not reconverted, made by Peter Kuntz in Lehigh County PA. Peter was Jacob Kuntz’s brother. Unusual 44″ oct to rnd bbl with teardrop shaped German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. Lockplate appears to be orig, 4-1/2″ long x about 7/8″ wide, slightly curved with a short teat. There is a foliate & floral light engraving just forward of hammer with a stepped & grooved tail. It has a flat beveled-edged gooseneck hammer, also lightly engraved. Pan is round iron, integral with the lockplate and the frizzen has been relined. Mounted in what is either a cherry stained maple stock or cherry wood full length stock with brass furniture consisting of a brass nose cap, two faceted guides and a faceted tapered nose pipe. Patchbox is 4-pc of sheet brass with three piercings and very beautifully engraved to include delicate shadings on the leaves & flowers and is typical of Peter Kunz. It has a short rounded buttplate tang with short toeplate that has a pineapple finial. Patchbox release is in the center right edge of the buttplate. Stock has a Kunz-style basket weave checkered wrist with raised shallow fluted cheekpiece and a raised carved beading around bottom of the stock on both sides. Sides of forestock are incise carved with foliate arabesque pattern carving around the nosepipe. Trigger guard is typical of the period with shallow finger rest, however the front tang of the trigger guard is sheet brass with the engraved image of a soldier in uniform with bearskin type hat holding a musket with bayonet. The two piece lock bolt side plate is also typical of Peter Kuntz rifles. Front lock screw has a brass escutcheon in the shape of a flower blossom. Sideplate & escutcheon are also beautifully engraved with fine shadings. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection; Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl, lockplate & hammer retain a very dark heavy brown patina with good edges remaining on the bbl with some moderate pitting around the flash hole area. Stock has a crack in the toe, otherwise is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Bottom plate of the patchbox has one small raised edge with another small raised edge on each end of the sideplate. Mechanics are fine. 4-41707 JR276 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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