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

Engraved, Inlaid, and Relief Carved "Johnson City School" 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

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

Engraved, Inlaid, and Relief Carved "Johnson City School" 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Engraved, Inlaid, and Relief Carved "Johnson City School" 20th Century Percussion American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Smith
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 39 inch octagon
Finish: antique brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1225
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 182
Class: Antique
Description:

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."

Rating Definition:

Fine 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).



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