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Lot 4276:Two Flintlock American Long Rifles

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 4276:Two Flintlock American Long Rifles

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,000

A) "S M" Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Long "Rifle"

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.

ConditionGood, 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.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelFlintlock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45

Barrel45 1/4 inch part octagon

Finishbrown

Stockmaple

Bore conditionThe bore is dark with pitting/oxidation and no visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Jacob Metzger Attributed Flintlock American Long Rifle

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.

ConditionGood, 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.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelFlintlock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge48

Barrel43 1/2 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockhardwood

Bore conditionThe bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX