.54 caliber
smoothbore, 57.25" octagonal-to-round barrel, full stocked with simple
raised cheek piece and flat toe line. Steeped flat waterproof iron lock with
roller frizzen marked LONDON / WARRANTED with
flat swan necked cock, both lock and cock lightly engraved. Top of barrel flat
marked SCHOLF near
lock, dovetailed notched rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. Classic
southern "poor boy" construction without buttplate, nail secured
iron trigger guard. Wooden ramrod.
Condition:
Very good, likely a
re-conversion to flint from percussion, as pitting around the breech is
not typical of flintlock arms. Mottled light and dark gray patina on barrel,
moderate pitting at breech, rest mostly smooth. Lock mechanically functional,
bore fair to good. Original iron pipe in lower position, replaced brass pipe in
upper position. Stock with nicks and dings and some wood loss on the reverse
near the muzzle and cracks along upper edge of stock on reverse.
Starting Price: $1,300
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Unsold
More information here.
From: The Cowan's Historic Firearms ad Early Military Live Showroom Auction - Day 1
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