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Lot 164

Elias Albright & Son North Carolina Jamestown School Longrifle

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$750

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(Alamance County, present day Burlington, NC, 1793-1863) early to mid 1800s, percussion fullstock, 43 in. octagonal barrel, 3/8 in. bore, inscribed "Elias Albright & Son" on top of barrel, dovetail silver blade front sight, split rear sight. 6 in. three screw rounded barrel tang, lock plate marked "HOWELL / WARRANTED" with engraving, maple stock, buttstock with high comb and edge molding, carved cheek rest, double set triggers, brass trigger guard, forend cap, ramrod guides and thimble, and butt plate, 58-3/4 in. overall

Provenance: From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina

Note: Elias Albright's gun shop was located at present day Church Street in Burlington, NC, early rifles he produced signed "E. Albright" were more in the style of the early Deep River School, rifles he produced with his son John Albright signed "Elias Albright & Son", are more in the Jamestown School style, see North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765 - 1865, by William Ivey and Kenneth Orr, pgs. 82, 83, and 120.

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From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina

handling wear consistent with age and use, ram rod absent, oxidation to barrel exterior, pitting near breech, repair to 8-1/2 in. split section to forend at forecap, 3-1/2 in stabilized split in grain at forecap,, stabilized 4 in. split to right side of forend, 6 in. stabilized split to stock from lock plate, stabilized split in grain to forestock on right side, relatively light wear to buttstock, loss of wood behind cock, cock will set and release Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.