POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST NEW ENGLAND KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST NEW ENGLAND KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 44. 40-1/2” ribbed rnd bbl. Marked “J*Wright” on the top bbl rib between engraved vines and flowers. The rifle has the horse head patchbox and inlaid silver wire typical of rifles made in central Massachusetts, particularly Worcester, Essex, and Northampton Counties. This is dated 1817 on top of the butt plate, which is considered very early for rifles in central Mass. The patchbox is engraved with a dog chasing a fox upside down on the cover. Line and flower engraving is on other parts with the bridle and bit engraved on horse’s head. There is also a shield, a bird, and an urn on the head of the patchbox, below the horse’s head. CONDITION: Brown patina mixed with light pitting. Surface rust on the bbl and lock. Stock has been repaired, sanded, and refinished but has a good appearance. Mechanically good. 4-55007 X151 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	374	$5,750.00	POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST NEW ENGLAND KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 44. 40-1/2” ribbed rnd bbl. Marked “JWright” on the top bbl rib between engraved vines and flowers. The rifle has the horse head patchbox and inlaid silver wire typical of rifles made in central Massachusetts, particularly Worcester, Essex, and Northampton Counties. This is dated 1817 on top of the butt plate, which is considered very early for rifles in central Mass. The patchbox is engraved with a dog chasing a fox upside down on the cover. Line and flower engraving is on other parts with the bridle and bit engraved on horse’s head. There is also a shield, a bird, and an urn on the head of the patchbox, below the horse’s head. CONDITION: Brown patina mixed with light pitting. Surface rust on the bbl and lock. Stock has been repaired, sanded, and refinished but has a good appearance. Mechanically good. 4-55007 X151 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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