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Lot 3312:Johnson City School 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3312:Johnson City School 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Engraved, Inlaid, and Relief Carved "Johnson City School" 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

The barrel features traditional blade and notch sights and what appears to be "A. Mier" or "A. Moor" signed on top. "L. Smith " is stamped on the antique lock which appears to have originally had Golcher markings. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers and features classic "Johnson City School" inlays and brass furniture with wavy line engraving and a variety of patterns, including a spread wing eagle and shield motif on the patchbox finial, quadrupole pierced wear plate, and a silver hunter's star on the cheekpiece. The stock has a dark finish and incised floral carving. A small round brass inlay marked "5" is ahead of the trigger guard finial. Lester Smith (1920-1970) apprenticed under Hacker Martin and is said to be Martin's favorite apprentice as laid out in "Foxfire 5" which also notes, "Lester Smith could inlay metal to wood as perfect as any man alive. He was a master engraver, and his work in his late years can be found in some of the best collections of the country."

ConditionFine with minor age and storage related wear, some older wear visible under the finish on the lock and barrel, modified/repaired barrel tang, and crisp carving. Mechanically fine (trigger must be set first).
Details
ManufacturerSmith
ModelPercussion
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50
Barrel39 inch octagon
Finishantique brown
Stockmaple

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1304
Catalog page182
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