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The barrel has an inlaid silver inscription panel that is blank and features seven-groove
rifling and traditional dovetailed blade and notch sights. The lock is signed “T*W”. The
mounts are primarily brass, and the patchbox is very similar to Armstrong rifles we
have examined and is finely engraved and has pierced side plates and a pierced finial.
The lid release is under the upper side plate near the heel. The toe plate and side
plate are also engraved. The silver wrist escutcheon is inscribed “JR”, and the silver oval
cheekpiece inlay is inscribed “Unity” over a federal eagle. The stock has molding along
the forend terminating in a relief carved fleur-de-lis design at the ramrod entry point,
nicely shaped drop flats, relief carved scrolls at the barrel tang, and relief carved scrolls
on the butt. A brass tag marked “136” is on the underside of the stock. An iron worm is
in the patchbox.
CONDITION: Very good as reconverted with a mix of gray and brown patina and mild
oxidation and pitting on the lock and barrel, attractively aged patina on the silver
and brass, distinct engraving, and mild overall wear. The stock is fine and has distinct
molding, partially worn carving at the ramrod entry, distinct carving elsewhere,
some cracks and repairs, and generally minor scratches and dings. Mechanically
functions. Overall, this is a beautiful example of a Golden Age American long rifle from
Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Provenance: The Collection of Kentucky Rifle Association President Carl Pippert;
York County Pennsylvania Historical Society Exhibit; Mike D’Ambra;
The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
As pictured & described in The Kentucky Rifle: A True American
Heritage in Picture by the Kentucky Rifle Association &
Maryland Long Rifles by Hartzler and Whisker