Woven Strap by Louise Hess

 Photographed at the 2019 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.

Andrew Young Signed Kentucky Rifle, Inscribed "Heavy Tax, No Money, Hard Times, 1844"

The fully octagonal barrel is inscribed "A M Y" for Andrew M Young surrounded by rocker panel and engraved decorations. The flat lock plate features sprigs of engraving at the tail. Brass furniture includes a pierced four piece patchbox inscribed on the lid "Heavy tax / no money / hard times / 1844" along with foliate scrolls. There is an inlaid brass wear plate on the cheekpiece and an ovoid shaped escutcheon around the single lock retaining screw. There are a total of eleven plain unengraved silver inlays including an oval wrist escutcheon and a half moon above the cheekpiece. The rifle has double set triggers and a full length highly figured maple stock. Complete with replaced wooden ramrod. Condition: Barrel retains a brown patina overall. Barrel has been professional stretched about twelve inches. Lock is a replacement and shows an applied brown finish and has been reconverted. Brass is polished and shows a few scattered marks from use. Stock shows much original finish and has a few small pieces replaced including a piece below the lock, one behind the barrel tang and a sliver along the barrel on the right side. About twelve inches of the stock have been professionally restored. A very attractive rifle with a important and historically significant inscription.

Barrel Length: 41 1/8"

Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled

Minimum Bid: $1,300.00

Current Bid: $1,300.00

Estimate: $2,500-$4.500

Copy and photos from Morphy Auction here.
October 30, 2019 

The Collection of Steve and Marcy Hench

Atlanta History Center: Mountain Rifles

 

 Photographs by Jan Riser.

Antique Hunting Pouch

 Photographed at the 2019 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.