Martin Rizer

 

This rifle is from Cumberland, Alleghany County, Maryland is made by Martin Rizer, son of gunsmith John Rizer. It shows a lot of the Shenandoah Valley influence which would be expected from the the Valley gunsmiths moving up the road through Cumberland. It is a good example of the work from that area. It is from our CD entitled "Maryland Rifles" Issue VII.

The Martin Rizer Rifle that was posted on Feb 1st was photographed at a Lake Cumberland Show.

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The Kentucky Rifle Foundation: The Robert Blemker’s Collection

 The Kentucky Rifle Foundation

Wishes to inform the collecting community of the upcoming auction of Robert Blemker’s collection of Kentucky Rifles on Friday June 25^th,  2021.

The auction will be held at 7:30 PM

The Blemker collection includes 36 Kentucky style rifles, one military pistol and several lots of parts, including tools,  old  barrels, and  several old incomplete stocks. 

Auction items can be personally reviewed Friday the 25th in the adjacent lobby off the hotels main lobby from 2:00 PM until the auction starts. 

Auction items can also be viewed on the Foundation’s web page:
kentuckyriflefoundation.org
 

It is important to note all items have legitimate estimate ranges and were reviewed by a select committee to determine an accurate value range, however, all items are sold with an “As is, where is” understanding.  Actual condition is best served by a hands-on review or the advice of a friend who has personally inspected the item [s] selected. 

Terms:  Items won at the time of the auction are expected to be paid for and removed by the end of the day.  A 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the hammer price.  Cash or check payment is expected before item is taken out of the auction room.  The KRF is not accepting credit card payment or phone bidding at this auction.   

Auction Location:      

Double Tree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive, 
Mars, Pennsylvania 16046   
 

Note:  The auction will be held in a separated room off the main lobby extension of the hotel.  The auction room and review area are open to the public. However,  only Kentucky Rifle Association members, in good standing, will be permitted entry to the KRA meeting room which is separate from the auction room.

 
Pictures and value estimates are available on the Foundation web page and the ALR site.

Please address questions to: Kentuckyriflefoundation.org

Photos of the rifle can be seen on the blog here.

The Kentucky Rifle Foundation: Robert Blemker’s Collection Auction

 The Kentucky Rifle Foundation

Wishes to inform the collecting community of the upcoming auction of Robert Blemker’s collection of Kentucky Rifles on Friday June 25^th,  2021.

The auction will be held at 7:30 PM

The Blemker collection includes 36 Kentucky style rifles, one military pistol and several lots of parts, including tools,  old  barrels, and  several old incomplete stocks. 

Auction items can be personally reviewed Friday the 25th in the adjacent lobby off the hotels main lobby from 2:00 PM until the auction starts. 

Auction items can also be viewed on the Foundation’s web page:
kentuckyriflefoundation.org
 

It is important to note all items have legitimate estimate ranges and were reviewed by a select committee to determine an accurate value range, however, all items are sold with an “As is, where is” understanding.  Actual condition is best served by a hands-on review or the advice of a friend who has personally inspected the item [s] selected. 

Terms:  Items won at the time of the auction are expected to be paid for and removed by the end of the day.  A 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the hammer price.  Cash or check payment is expected before item is taken out of the auction room.  The KRF is not accepting credit card payment or phone bidding at this auction.   

Auction Location:      

Double Tree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive, 
Mars, Pennsylvania 16046   
 

Note:  The auction will be held in a separated room off the main lobby extension of the hotel.  The auction room and review area are open to the public. However,  only Kentucky Rifle Association members, in good standing, will be permitted entry to the KRA meeting room which is separate from the auction room.

 
Pictures and value estimates are available on the Foundation web page and the ALR site.

Please address questions to: Kentuckyriflefoundation.org

"Moravian Gunmaking II - Bethlehem to Christian's Spring" by Robert Lienemann

Moravian Gunmaking II focuses narrowly on arms that were – or may have been made at the gunshop set up at Bethlehem in 1750, which then moved ca 1759 – 1763 to Christian’s Spring – a small community where young men and boys learned trades in support of their mission work.  The gunshop there was very active during several wars, but it and the broader vocational effort had faded by 1790.  

Signed William Henry, Jr. / Nazareth Pair of Pistols

Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent

“The signature of W:Henry Jr together with Nazareth suggest that these pistols were made after 1780 when young Henry moved and set up shop there, but before the death of his father William Henry of Lancaster in late 1786.”

“These pistols carry their original hickory ramrods.”

The book is now available on the Kentucky Rifle Foundation's website under the Store. You can order online with PayPal, credit card or with a check by mail. The book sells for $85.00 plus $8.95 S&H. Proceeds support the KRF mission of broadening the knowledge and appreciation of the American longrifle. Descriptions of all KRF books, CDs, and ordering information can be found at: kentuckyriflefoundation.org (or send check or money order to: Kentucky Rifle Foundation, 844 Round Hill Rd, Winchester, VA 22602)

Copy and photos supplied by by Robert Lienemann.

Pistol photos by Kenneth Orr.