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Lot 288:John Bivins Contemporary Flintlock American Long Rifle

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 288:John Bivins Contemporary Flintlock American Long Rifle

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Beautiful John Bivins Contemporary Engraved and Raised Relief Carved Flintlock American Long Rifle

John Bivins was one of the early masters of 20th century American long rifle making, and his work continues to influence makers today. He trained with Wallace Gusler of Colonial Williamsburg fame and was the mentor of other well-respected modern makers. The rifled barrel has traditional style blade and notch sights and Bivins's silver "I-B" maker's mark on the upper left flat at the breech. Like most of the original rifles, the swamped barrel is otherwise plain. The lock is marked "CS" on the inside and is finished in the same antique brown finish as the barrel. It is fired using adjustable double set triggers. The furniture is brass, including the elaborately engraved patchbox and sideplate. The beautifully figured curly maple stock features raised relief carving with silver wire accents.

ConditionExcellent overall with mostly only minor handling and storage marks on the metal and wood, crisp carving and engraving, and stunning figure. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerAmerican
ModelFlintlock
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45
Barrel42 inch octagon
Finishbrown/bright
Stockcurly maple

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2474
Catalog page267
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