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"One of the superior builders of Pennsylvania long rifles" - The Kentucky Rifle Foundation
CONDITION: Very good as restored including reconversion to flintlock configuration. The barrel has a distinct signature, a mix of natural dark aged patina and applied brown finish (the latter in the breech section), several dings and marks, and minor pitting. The lock is mostly a mix of gray and brown patina and has some oxidation. The brass furniture is fairly bright, crisp engraving and some visible texture on the patch box, and some marks and scratches including a series of dings on the trigger guard finial. The stock is also fine and has generally crisp carving, smooth
refreshed oil finish, some minor cracks and chips in the forend, a thin hairline tension crack at the rear lock screw, a few scatted small flakes, flash wear at the breech on the right, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine. Overall, this is a very attractive rifle by one of 18th century America’s finest gunmakers.
Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000
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