INCISE-CARVED CHAMBERSBURG AREA KENTUCKY BY ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER.

INCISE-CARVED CHAMBERSBURG AREA KENTUCKY BY ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER. SN NSN. Cal. 41. Rifled 41″ full oct bbl, signed “A. Schweitzer”. Abraham Schweitzer worked in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in the early 19th century before moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This rifle, typical of the Chambersburg school, has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox, engraved side plate, dbl set triggers & a large silver oval on the cheek engraved with an eagle & shield. The stock is nicely figured curly maple & is profusely incise-carved on the butt, behind the bbl tang, & at the rear entrance ferrule. The lock, which appears to be orig flint, is initialed “A.S.” for its maker. This is a very desirable rifle by a very desirable maker. CONDITION: This rifle shows signs of honest wear throughout & its stock has been somewhat over-cleaned. There is evidence of a break at the wrist behind the lock which has been repaired with wood filler. 4-35429 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2626	$20,700.00	INCISE-CARVED CHAMBERSBURG AREA KENTUCKY BY ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER. SN NSN. Cal. 41. Rifled 41″ full oct bbl, signed “A. Schweitzer”. Abraham Schweitzer worked in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in the early 19th century before moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This rifle, typical of the Chambersburg school, has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox, engraved side plate, dbl set triggers & a large silver oval on the cheek engraved with an eagle & shield. The stock is nicely figured curly maple & is profusely incise-carved on the butt, behind the bbl tang, & at the rear entrance ferrule. The lock, which appears to be orig flint, is initialed “A.S.” for its maker. This is a very desirable rifle by a very desirable maker. CONDITION: This rifle shows signs of honest wear throughout & its stock has been somewhat over-cleaned. There is evidence of a break at the wrist behind the lock which has been repaired with wood filler. 4-35429 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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