3437 LEHIGH COUNTY FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 45" oct. Round blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Lock has British Ketland markings & gun otherwise appears unmarked. Maple stock w/ brass furniture. Patchbox has serpent like design & floral engraving. Top of wrist has circular decoration & cheekpiece has star shaped brass decoration. Replacement hardwood ramrod secured by brass thimble & two pipes. CONDITION: stock has older added finish w/ patch repair behind lock, further scattered cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Brass parts appears cleaned to bright w/ some oxidation & dings. Lock will sometimes get hung up when hand cycled. Balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ some tool marks at rear of bbl., scattered pitting & oxidation. Oxidized bore. (01-25189/MJC). ANTIQUE. $3000-4000.