ANTIQUE NEW ENGLAND RIFLE C. 1825
WALNUT STOCK BRASS MOUNTS
41" BARREL .375 CALIBER
Photo's by Keith Campbell.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Morphy Auction: UNSIGNED EAST TENNESSEE FLINTLOCK RIFLE. from the Louie Parker Collection
This rifle is possibly made for target shooting, as it is extremely heavy and has a heavy and thick-walled barrel with a long barrel tang extending halfway onto the top of the comb. The lockplate is stamped "REYNOLDS / & DENNISON / WARRANTED" in the center and features a roller frizzen and stamp-engraved scrollwork. The iron mounts are classic Tennessee and include a 2-piece oval-shaped patchbox. Iron trigger guard with curled return and double-set triggers. Small ovoid sideplate. Nosecap is pewter and has 3 piercings on each side. The walnut stock is of classic Tennessee form and has a high relief cheekpiece with 2 deep flutes. Complete with a later wooden ramrod.
CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina and spots of heavy pitting throughout. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark brown patina, functions well. All iron mounts retain a dark patina. Stock very good with its original surface and a few scattered marks from use. A very nice and original as found rifle.
From the Louie Parker Collection.
LOT #: 2130
Minimum Bid: $1,000.00
Current Bid: $1,000.00
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Friday, September 1, 2023
Morphy Auction: FLINTLOCK INDIAN TRADE GUN BY WHEELER from the Louie Parker Collection
Circa 1790-1810. The tapered 3-stage barrel has a silver half-moon front sight and is stamped "LONDON" on top. Left side of breech is marked with private London proof and view marks along with "RW" for maker Robert Wheeler. The convex lockplate is stamped "WHEELER" at the tail and stamped in the center with a fox surrounded by a circle. Standard early trade mounts, including the classic cast serpent side plate with 3 lock retaining screws. Early baluster ramrod ferrules and a brass noseband. Iron trigger guard with large bow and a curled trigger. Partially figured stock with relief teardrop carved around barrel tang. Complete with a period brass-tipped wooden ramrod.
CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina. Lock retains a pleasing dark grey patina with excellent markings. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Iron trigger guard retains a dark patina; brass retains a dark mustard patina. Stock has a pleasing original surface with scattered marks and minor chipping. Some minor splinters are absent along both sides of forend. A very fine and early trade gun.
From the Louie Parker Collection.
LOT #2132:
Minimum Bid: $2,000.00
Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Morphy Auction: Items Sold Below Estimates
INSCRIBED 1811 DATED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED M. SCHROYER
Lot #: 1102
Estimate Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Final prices include buyers premium: $2,640.00
FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. RESOR
Lot #: 1103
Estimate Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Final prices include buyers premium: $6,000.00
EXTRA FINE RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED W. ROGERS
Lot #: 1105
Estimate Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Final prices include buyers premium: $5,658.00
EARLY CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE
Lot #: 1106
Estimate Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Final prices include buyers premium: $3,936.00
Copy and photography from Morphy here.
Final Prices have been added to previous post from this auction.
Monday, November 14, 2022
Morphy's Auction: GRAIN PAINTED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE MARKED B EBERT
Ebert worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1850 to 1880. Rifle has 40 - 1/2" octagonal .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Percussion lock marked "HENRY PARKER / WARRANTED", controlled with a single trigger. Fine, artificially striped, curly maple stock with brass hardware, including a keyhole finial engraved 4-piece patchbox. Stock also has 4 coin silver inlays with clipped thumbpiece, and shield on cheek, with wrist checkering. Comes with hardwood ramrod.
CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has great condition with highly visible striping pattern, sharp wrist checkering, and excellent original finish. Dark bore and good crisp mechanics.
Barrel Length: 40 1/2"
Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore
Lott #: 1156
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Final price includes buyers premium: $1,024.00
Copy and photography from Morphy Auction here.
November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
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