ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE.

ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 44. NSN. 42″ oct. bbl. “J. ROOP” is marked on the top flat of the bbl and on the lockplate. Jacob Roop was in Dauphin Co. Pa. in the early 19th C. The wrist of the tiger maple stock is checkered. There is light incised carving along the forearm. There are silver inlays including an engraved half moon on the cheekpiece. The 4-pc patchbox is engraved with vine and leaf scrolls. The release for the patchbox is concealed in the toe plate. The lock has a roller frizzen. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting at the breech. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Brass has a dark patina. Mechanically fine. 4-59116 FS113 (17,500-22,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	53	$17,825.00	ROOP KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 44. NSN. 42″ oct. bbl. “J. ROOP” is marked on the top flat of the bbl and on the lockplate. Jacob Roop was in Dauphin Co. Pa. in the early 19th C. The wrist of the tiger maple stock is checkered. There is light incised carving along the forearm. There are silver inlays including an engraved half moon on the cheekpiece. The 4-pc patchbox is engraved with vine and leaf scrolls. The release for the patchbox is concealed in the toe plate. The lock has a roller frizzen. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting at the breech. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Brass has a dark patina. Mechanically fine. 4-59116 FS113 (17,500-22,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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