This c. 1860-1880 set comes out of Madison Grant's collection and is featured in his book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" by Madison Grant on pages 122-123. Grant states: "The entire outfit was from Wood County, West Virginia, just across the river from Washington County, Ohio." Also see the preceding lot for another Vincent set and also from Grant's collection as well as the following lot for another Vincent rifle. The rifle by John and John Caleb Vincent of Southeastern Ohio has a very unusual mother of pearl blade front sight along with brass studs for mounting a shader over the front sight, an adjustable sporting rear sight with decorative finial, "J. VINCENT & SON" stamped behind the rear sight, unmarked lock, adjustable double set triggers, engraved brass and silver furniture, pewter forend cap, and a maple half-stock. Grant describes the accessories as: "Heart shaped pouch of two piece construction. Dark brown cowhide and machine stitched. It is 8 inches wide and 9 inches deep. The shoulder strap is also cowhide but is handsewn to the pouch as are the powder horn thongs. The horn is greenish yellow with flat butt plug of pine which has a large iron staple. The nicely made bone measure holds 35 grains." Inside the pouch are three cap tins, a ball mold, turnscrew, and worm with tow. Provenance: The Madison Grant Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good with distinct maker's mark, dark patina and mild oxidation/pitting on the lock and barrel, screw missing from the flash guard above the lock, attractively aged patina on the brass and silver, and mild overall wear. The stock is good and has some loss at the breech and heel, minor cracks, a few worm holes, light scratches and dings, and attractive figure. Mechanically fine. The accessories are good with moderate age and storage related wear. This is a rare set. Rifles with documented original bags, horns, and other accessories are very hard to find.