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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN LONG RIFLE,
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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN LONG RIFLE, early 19th century. 44 3/8 in., .60 caliber octagon rifled barrel with brass blade front sight and rear notch sight; flat lock plate with stepped and pointed tail; figured maple stock with relief carving around the lock mortice and side plate panel, subtle scrolling relief carving around the breech plug tang and on the left side of the butt and incised scroll carving at the entry pipe; brass furniture including butt plate, scroll-engraved patch box, faceted side plate, trigger guard, three faceted sheet brass rammer pipes and a nose cap, wood rammer. Overall lg. 60 3/8 in. Condition: The rifle is coated in a thin layer of varnish, barrel has scattered areas of surface oxidation; lock has light pitting and refaced steel; stock has losses along the barrel channel and old surface; brass toned to yellow, action functions properly. We are proud to present these objects to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. We wholeheartedly support the Fort's mission to ensure that future generations learn from the struggles that shaped our nation. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN LONG RIFLE, early 19th century. 44 3/8 in., .60 caliber octagon rifled barrel with brass blade front sight and rear notch sight; flat lock plate with stepped and pointed tail; figured maple stock with relief carving around the lock mortice and side plate panel, subtle scrolling relief carving around the breech plug tang and on the left side of the butt and incised scroll carving at the entry pipe; brass furniture including butt plate, scroll-engraved patch box, faceted side plate, trigger guard, three faceted sheet brass rammer pipes and a nose cap, wood rammer. Overall lg. 60 3/8 in. Condition: The rifle is coated in a thin layer of varnish, barrel has scattered areas of surface oxidation; lock has light pitting and refaced steel; stock has losses along the barrel channel and old surface; brass toned to yellow, action functions properly. We are proud to present these objects to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. We wholeheartedly support the Fort's mission to ensure that future generations learn from the struggles that shaped our nation. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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274 Cedar Hill St
Marlborough
Massachusetts
01752
United States
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