JOHN DREISBACH UPPER SUSQUEHANNA SCHOOL INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.

JOHN DREISBACH UPPER SUSQUEHANNA SCHOOL INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 45. Rifled 42-1/2″ full oct bbl, signed “JD”. John Dreisbach worked in Mifflenburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1814-1861 Brass 4-pc patchbox with 6 piercings, 10 silver inlays, brass 4-1/4″ saddle plate, & brass side plate typical of the Upper Susquehanna school. The rifle has double set triggers & the cheek side of butt is incise-carved with fine line carving. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Flint lock is a modern replacement, and 7 of the 8 silver bbl wedge inlays are missing & need replacement. A small one-inch section of wood has been replaced between the set trigger & the lock panel. 4-35661 RGG18 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2629	$3,450.00	JOHN DREISBACH UPPER SUSQUEHANNA SCHOOL INCISE-CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 45. Rifled 42-1/2″ full oct bbl, signed “JD”. John Dreisbach worked in Mifflenburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1814-1861 Brass 4-pc patchbox with 6 piercings, 10 silver inlays, brass 4-1/4″ saddle plate, & brass side plate typical of the Upper Susquehanna school. The rifle has double set triggers & the cheek side of butt is incise-carved with fine line carving. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Flint lock is a modern replacement, and 7 of the 8 silver bbl wedge inlays are missing & need replacement. A small one-inch section of wood has been replaced between the set trigger & the lock panel. 4-35661 RGG18 (2,000-3,000) 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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