mid to late 1800s, possibly German, percussion fullstock, 21-3/4 in. octagonal barrel, 1/2 in. bore, signed "L. Binder" on top of barrel, dovetail blade front sight, split rear sight, 5 in. 2 screw engraved barrel tang and breech with raised screw in sight, engraved lock plate with stag scene and flourishes, engraved cock and bolster, flourish engraved side plate and engraved screw, double set triggers, four decorative insets to forestock and barrel pins, square silver inlay under forestock engraved with "Crown / Srh", elaborately engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, roses and flourishes, iron butt plate with engraved screws and comb plate, engraved ramrod guide, checkering to wrist, carved wooden grip rest, carved cheek rest, 38-1/4 in. overall
Provenance: From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
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From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
oxidation to barrel and metal components, heavy wear to stock throughout with losses to finish, including abrasions and chips, 12 in. splinter loss to right side of forend, another 3-1/2 in. split to right side from forend cap to barrel pin, tiny splits in hand rest, cock and triggers will set and function
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