KENTUCKY RIFLE.

KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. Rifled with 7 grooves, 40-1/2″ oct bbl marked in script with what appears to be “P.W. SHILLITO”, rear sight 12-1/4″ in front of breech, percussion altered lock has English trademark that is illegible. Nosecap, four ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, toeplate, buttplate, patchbox and sideplate are plain brass. Both toeplate and patchbox are engraved as are 16 German silver inlays throughout the gun. Lock mechanism functions well. Maple stock is nicely striped from butt to muzzle, retaining much of period finish. Some relief and incised carving is visible on left side of butt opposite patchbox as is both side of forend. CONDITION: Metal is dark patina with some pitting near breech and along side drum. Balance is darkened with age. Wood is relatively sound with one major chip that is 1/2″ x 1/4″ missing at top of lock. 4-38658 PAS44 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2601	$0.00	KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. Rifled with 7 grooves, 40-1/2″ oct bbl marked in script with what appears to be “P.W. SHILLITO”, rear sight 12-1/4″ in front of breech, percussion altered lock has English trademark that is illegible. Nosecap, four ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, toeplate, buttplate, patchbox and sideplate are plain brass. Both toeplate and patchbox are engraved as are 16 German silver inlays throughout the gun. Lock mechanism functions well. Maple stock is nicely striped from butt to muzzle, retaining much of period finish. Some relief and incised carving is visible on left side of butt opposite patchbox as is both side of forend. CONDITION: Metal is dark patina with some pitting near breech and along side drum. Balance is darkened with age. Wood is relatively sound with one major chip that is 1/2″ x 1/4″ missing at top of lock. 4-38658 PAS44 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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