1813 North Carolina Powder Horn by Patrick Hesse from the MESDA Collection

Powder horn, somewhat shortened, scratch decorated with figures of a milk maid, hunters, dogs, a man and a horse, a tree, and a group of sea horses inscribed “Neptunes Tee(m)”

Photos and copy from MESDA here.

1807 North Carolina Powder Horn by William Fwer from the MESDA Collection

 
Powder horn, scratch decorated with designs of a tree and bird, animals, and a mermaid, with inscription.

Copy and photography from MESDA here.

Morphy Auction: 10 Rifles by Jacob Metzger or Attributed to J. Metzger

 

INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED IM FOR JACOB METZGER

Jacob Metzger Senior originally worked in Lancaster, Pennsylvania then moved to Frederick Town, Maryland working from circa 1765 to 1837. A splendid example of Metzger's work and one exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association, with his winning the Top Educational Award. Rifle has 43" slightly octagonal .46 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is stamped "I.M.". Rifle appears to be recoverted to flint with lock replacement and controlled with a single trigger. Curly maple stock with incised "C" scroll pattern on wrist, brass hardware including floral plate in front of trigger. Brass engraved 4 piece patchbox with 1 piercing and Metzgar geometric finial. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. 

CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with light pitting with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden wrist repair and burnout repairs both above and in front of lock. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. A nice and good looking rifle.

Lot # 1080

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $1,353.00

FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY SIGNED J METZGER

Lot # 1081

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $2,706.00

INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J METZGER

Lot # 1082

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $3,600.00

EXTRA FINE RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J METZGAR

A really splendid example of Metzger's work and one of the best exhibited by Mr. Hartzler at the 2021 Kentucky Rifle Association with him winning the Top Educational Award. 

Lot # 1083

Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $22,140.00

FLINTLOCK FLINTLOCK BUCK AND BALL RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB METZGER

Lot # 1084

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $1,080.00

EXTRA FINE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY SIGNED J METZGER

Lot # 1085

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $3,444.00

FINE RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB METZGER

Lot # 1086

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $5,412.00

EXTRA FINE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE STAMPED IM FOR JACOB METZGER

Lot # 1087

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $4,320.00

EARLY FINE RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB METZGER

Lot # 1088

Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $5,520.00

RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. METZGER, EX. JOE KINDIG, PICTURED AS NO. 215

Lot # 1089

Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000

Final price includes buyers premium: $23,370.00

Copy and photography from Morphy Auction here. Condition on all of the above along with more information on the individual pieces my Metzger can be found here. Some of these rifles already have bids.

November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria

Morphy Auction here.

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

Morphy Auction here.

Happy Veterans Day

 

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Thank you for serving.

Copy from Military.

13th Annual Eastern Pennsylvania Longrifle Show - Nov 11 - 13, 2022

13th Annual Eastern Pennsylvania Longrifle Show. It will be held at the Wyndham Garden in York, PA this Nov. 11th and 13th. The show details are on the flyer attached. The Kentucky Rifle Foundation will have a sales table where you can purchase all our sales products including the reprint of Moravian Gun Making of the American Revolution. Need to pick one up before it sales out again!! This is a great show and the Foundation will be sponsoring an exhibit of signed York rifles.