Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1044
Large Heavy Barrel Kentucky Flintlock Target Rifle
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
large caliber, 51 in. octagonal heavy barrel, 3/4 in. bore width, flintlock stamped "JOH........Co." over "LOUISVILLE KY", figured 66 in. maple fullstock, brass trigger guard, ramrod thimbles, forend cap and patch box with engraved pointed finial design, wooden ramrod, set triggers, triangular front sight with inset blade, 67 in. overall, 18 lb. 15 oz.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
oxidation and pitting to exterior of barrel, handling wear to most of stock, dents, dings, scratches and gouges, 1-1/2 in. repaired splinter to bottom of stock, wear to edges of stock at barrel, oxidation in barrel, missing lock plate screw, patch box lid is slightly bent, hammer and trigger move but do not function in conjunction with one another
