Lot 3068 Detail
American Fullstock New England-New York Flintlock Rifle, Signed Adams, with Silver
Wire Inlay
.52 caliber, 40 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with open sights; lockplate marked ADAMS, and
with light engraving; brass patchbox and mountings; oval silver thumbpiece escutcheon and
silver wire inlay at upper tang; varnished walnut stock with cheekpiece; hickory ramrod
with brass tip.
Condition: Very good to fine. Gray patina to steel, pitting; stock
with light wear, nicks. crack at triggerplate and lock up to thumbpiece escutcheon, with
old reglue. Light repair to silver wire stock inlay.
Note: Adams, Samuel, listed Troy, New York, c. 1840; Kentucky rifles.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
Reloading kit for pinfire cartridges (5mm,7mm, 9mm & 12mm)
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