Cal. 45. S# NSN. Bbl. 46 1/2" octagon w/ dovetailed front sight having brass Rocky Mountain blade; dovetailed raised V notch rear. Tiger Stripe maple stock to include carvings, silver oval inlay on cheek piece having engraved side view of man's head plus script initials (likely J &S), light engraving on patchbox lid, brass inletting to include patch box plus faceted tail pipe & browned rough textured barrel. Overall length of 62", 14" LOP & weight of 8 lbs. Silver inlay on top of wrist area w/ '1975". Brass lock retaining plate on left side w/ owner's name of "John Saville". Lock plate w/ "C. Pippert" who was 1 of founders of Kentucky Rifle Association & well known craftsman of rifles; he mentored well known makers Rudy Bahr & George Stanford. Patchbox screws are bright oval headed; release is push button at top rear. All wood ramrod w/ jag shaped captive end.
CONDITION: near excellent w/ proper recreated vintage look; appears old yet bright Maple showing in patch box. Near excellent shiny bore.
PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection. (01-23223/NW).
Estimate: $2,000-3,000.
Starting Price: $1,000.00
Lot: 3553
Copy and Photography from Poulin here.
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