Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 42" full oct. rifled signed "J.B. & INRI." Hand forged lock is unmarked. Curly maple stock is relief carved forward & rear of cheek piece, around bbl. tang, forward of trigger guard & forward of patch box. 4 Piece patch box is engraved. 4-3/4" Beveled brass sideplate is not engraved. "INRI" marking on the bbl. stands for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, referring to the sign on the cross when he was crucified. Jud Brennan is considered among the best of contemporary makers, & this is an excellent example of his work. CONDITION: patch box needs adjustment.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Frank Glenn Marsh. (01-21315/RG).
ESTIMATE: $2,000 - 3,500.00
SOLD: 4,000.00
LOT #: 3556
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