Out Of Circulation Since The 1940’s, Not Seen Until Very Recently When Purchased
The curly maple stocked rifle with full octagon unsigned barrel is fitted with flintlock signed by sold by J. Golcher of Philadelphia. The stock is highly decorated featuring twenty-four silver inlays along the fore stock, seven silver inlays on the wrist and a large silver eagle inlay on the cheek piece over a large silver inlay under the cheek piece. The cheekpiece inlays are identical to those found on some North Carolina Moravian rifles. The full brass toe plate with five rectangular piercings is influenced by North Carolina Moravian traditions.
The rifle has a Berks County style brass side plate… this plate and the shape of the breech plug tang; open front brass nose cap combined strongly suggest the maker of the rifle probably relocated from the Berks County area north of Kutztown PA.
Other classic features displayed are a full brass comb inlay and a large brass saddle plate, both of which are characteristic of the upper Susquehanna school. The brass and silver front blade sight is dovetailed; the gun features a four piece patch box with five piercings.
Item Date: 1830-1840
Measurement: Overall Length: 54.25"; Barrel Length: 39"
Material: Tiger maple stock, brass, and silver inlays
Item Condition: Fine original condition, outstanding!
Price: $7,850
SKU 1459-11
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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