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  • Auction Catalog #1048
  • Lot #4276
Lot #4275
Lot #4277

Lot 4276: Two Flintlock American Long Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4276: Two Flintlock American Long Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) "S M" Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Long "Rifle"

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 45 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 993
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with pitting/oxidation and no visible rifling.
Description:

Top barrel flat signed "S M", lightly engraved lock, barrel is smoothbore, light incise carving on stock, upper half of forestock replaced, likely reconverted to flintlock.

Rating Definition:

Good, with a mix of refinished blue/brown and dark patina, some mild pitting, and wood with some repairs, splices, and cracks. Mechanically functions with no half-cock notch.



B) Jacob Metzger Attributed Flintlock American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 43 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 993
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Attributed as made by Jacob Metzger (see p. 469 of "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age" by Kindig for a similar patchbox on a Metzger rifle). Samuel Moore Warranted marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Good, with some original finish, some mild pitting/oxidation, and wood with a few minor chips/cracks and minor handling marks. Mechanically functions with no half-cock notch.



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