This c. mid-19th century Bedford County, Pennsylvania, style rifle has a slightly swamped octagonal barrel signed "R.R.M." and dovetailed blade and notch sights. The Bedford style lock has no visible markings. The rifle is also equipped with double set triggers and features engraved brass mounts and numerous German silver inlays along the curly maple stock. The rifle was purchased by the consignor from Norm Flayderman, Inc., and copies of information from that sale are included. Their catalog noted, "Among the most handsome & beautifully decorated of all Penn-Kentuckies these Bedford's always among the most desirable & scarce." Provenance: Norm Flayderman, Inc.; Property of a Gentleman

Good with dark brown patina on the lock and barrel, moderate flash pitting and wear at the breech, chips around the lock, aged patina on the brass and German silver, some pieces coming loose, two absent inlays on the left side of the forend, some cracks and repairs in the stock, and mild scratches and dings. The lock needs work. The triggers function fine.