FINE DEFIBAUGH KENTUCKY RIFLE.

FINE DEFIBAUGH KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal .38. NSN. 43″ oct bbl marked “* W * Defibaugh *” and “WD” in script on the lockplate. William Defibaugh worked in Bedford, Pa. from 1840 – 1860 and perhaps later. The stock has raised carving around the lockplate, tailpipe and on the left side of the butt. The 4-pc engraved patchbox is typical of Bedford Co. workmanship, attached with seven screws. There are silver tear drops inlaid in the wood at the rear of the lockplate and counterplate. A silver oval, inlaid on the cheekpiece, is engraved with an eagle and shield. The rear sight has been moved forward 2-1/2″ and the old slot filled with lead. CONDITION: Brown/gray patina on the bbl and lock, mellow patina on the furniture. Stock shows repairs, mostly on the left side and has been refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-57892 FS103 (10,000-15,000)

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
	56	$9,775.00	FINE DEFIBAUGH KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal .38. NSN. 43″ oct bbl marked “* W * Defibaugh ” and “WD” in script on the lockplate. William Defibaugh worked in Bedford, Pa. from 1840 – 1860 and perhaps later. The stock has raised carving around the lockplate, tailpipe and on the left side of the butt. The 4-pc engraved patchbox is typical of Bedford Co. workmanship, attached with seven screws. There are silver tear drops inlaid in the wood at the rear of the lockplate and counterplate. A silver oval, inlaid on the cheekpiece, is engraved with an eagle and shield. The rear sight has been moved forward 2-1/2″ and the old slot filled with lead. CONDITION: Brown/gray patina on the bbl and lock, mellow patina on the furniture. Stock shows repairs, mostly on the left side and has been refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-57892 FS103 (10,000-15,000) 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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