SIGNED PERCUSSION GEORGE KOPP HUNTINGDON SCHOOL RIFLE.

SIGNED PERCUSSION GEORGE KOPP HUNTINGDON SCHOOL RIFLE. This orig percussion rifle is stamped “G. Kopp” on the top flat of its 40-1/2″ full oct .50 cal rifled bbl. George Kopp, the son of Andrew Kopp, was born in 1810 and died in 1890. George Kopp’s rifles show a strong resemblance to his father Andrew’s work in Blair County, Huntingdon County. The 4-pc brass patchbox is elaborately engraved with five piercings; the brass side plate is also nicely engraved. The curly maple stock has its orig worn varnish finish and the silver oval cheek piece inlay is finely engraved with an American eagle. This rifle retains its old orig ramrod. CONDITION: The percussion lock appears to be an old “in period” replacement and the patchbox door hinge shows signs of having been bent upward, probably to relieve a jammed lid. The rifle is generally in very good orig condition and a nice example of George Kopp’s work. 4-39995 RG6 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2592	$2,070.00	SIGNED PERCUSSION GEORGE KOPP HUNTINGDON SCHOOL RIFLE. This orig percussion rifle is stamped “G. Kopp” on the top flat of its 40-1/2″ full oct .50 cal rifled bbl. George Kopp, the son of Andrew Kopp, was born in 1810 and died in 1890. George Kopp’s rifles show a strong resemblance to his father Andrew’s work in Blair County, Huntingdon County. The 4-pc brass patchbox is elaborately engraved with five piercings; the brass side plate is also nicely engraved. The curly maple stock has its orig worn varnish finish and the silver oval cheek piece inlay is finely engraved with an American eagle. This rifle retains its old orig ramrod. CONDITION: The percussion lock appears to be an old “in period” replacement and the patchbox door hinge shows signs of having been bent upward, probably to relieve a jammed lid. The rifle is generally in very good orig condition and a nice example of George Kopp’s work. 4-39995 RG6 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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