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LOT 3194
Silver Accented and Relief Carved Bedford School Flintlock American Long Rifle - NSN, 40 cal., 43 1/8
inch octagon bbl., blue/bright finish, curly maple stock. This 19th century rifle appears to be signed “J*H” on the lock and barrel and has
traditional blade and notch sights, adjustable double set triggers, silver inlaid drop flat accents and wrist escutcheon, silver oval cheekpiece inlay engraved with a federal eagle motif, incised molding terminating in scrolls on the forend, crosshatched panels ahead of the stock flats, molding and raised relief scroll carving on the butt, and brass furniture with some light engraving, including a distinctive Bedford patchbox and a toe plate. CONDITION: Good as re-converted to flintlock configuration with gray and brown
patina on the barrel and lock, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass , and refinished stock with attractive figure and carving and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3195
Vincent Marked Ohio Half-Stock Percussion ‘Squirrel Rifle’ - NSN, 32 cal., 34 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/bright finish, curly maple stock. As noted in the included page from “American Gun Makers” and the included consignor research documents, John Vincent of Washington Country, Ohio, manufactured rifles around 1844 until his death in 1882. His son, John Caleb Vincent, continued to run the shop until around 1900. This small bore rifle has dot patterns on the muzzle, traditional blade and notch sights, “VINCENT” marked on top of the barrel behind the rear sight, adjustable double set triggers, a G. Goulcher lock with scroll and bird patterns, scroll and wavy line
engraving on the brass furniture, spurred trigger guard, and a highly patterned smooth half-stock with engraved pewter cap. Also includes a copy of the Feb. 1972 issue of “National Antiques Review” which includes an article relating to Kentucky rifles as art forms. ION: Fine overall with mottled brown along the barrel, mixed dark gray patina on the lock, pitting concentrated on the hammer, aged patinas on the furniture, vibrant flame patterns along the stock, a tension crack at the lock screw, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine (set trigger first). Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3196
Engraved and Silver Accented New England Flintlock American Long Rifle - NSN, 57 cal., 40 3/8 inch octagon bbl., brown finish, maple stock.
This gun was made in New England in the early 19th century and may have originally been .54 caliber and rifled but is now smooth and approximately 24 bore. It has small blade and notch sights, an interesting takedown feature using two wedges and a silver banded join the forend, a single trigger, engraved brass furniture, silver wire inlays around the ramrod entry pipe finial and the grooved standing breech tang, and a checkered wrist.
CONDITION: Good as re-reconverted to flintlock with a mix of dark brown patina and applied artificial brown finish, moderate erosion at the breech, aged patina on the silver accents and brass furniture, general moderate overall wear, some cracks and chips in the wood, and visible but partially smoothed checkering. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
CONDIT
LOT 3197
Attractive Carved American Percussion Conversion Full-Stock Heavy Barrel Target Rifle - NSN, 54 cal., 34 3/4 inch octagon bbl., brown finish, curly maple stock. This rifle appears to have been built originally as a flintlock American long rifle in the early 19th century and was than modified into a shorter percussion target rifle during the mid-19th century. The barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight, an adjustable sporting notch sight, and a long peep sight that extends back over the tang, and the breech end of the barrel has a cut-off marking that starts with “I. DAN” indicating the barrel was shortened from the breech end. The converted lock is signed “TAYLOR” and has some light engraving. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and has brass furniture, including a heavy trigger guard and toe plate and a traditional patchbox with double pierced side plates. The curly maple stock has incised scroll carving. CONDITION: Very good with dark brown patina and some mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, and generally mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has distinct carving, attractive figure, some edge wear, minor cracks in the left flat, and general light scratches and dings. The set triggers need some adjustments; otherwise, the mechanically functions fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3198
Finely Engraved Powder Horn Inscribed for Benjamin S. Barber of Richmond and Dated Nov. 7, 1822 - This horn has a faceted tip, ring, lightly faceted throat, and smooth body engraved with numerous ships, figures,
a spread wing patriotic eagle with stars, a banner in its beak, and a shield with a fouled anchor; animals, foliage, and “BENJAMIN S. BARBER * OF RICHMOND, HIS HORN: NOV 7 1822.”This is appears to be for Benjamin Spencer Barber (1755-1834) or his son of Benjamin Spencer Barber Jr. (1800-1886) of Richmond, Rhode Island.
CONDITION: Very good with attractive aged patina, absent stopper, chipped ring, small hole in the body, general mild wear, and distinct engraving and inscription.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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