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19RH-22 EARLY KENTUCKY

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
19RH-22 EARLY KENTUCKY
Classic “Golden Age” Kentucky buck and large brass pierced patch box signed “A________” on the barrel. Measures approximately 1” wide across the thickest part of the butt. High quality raised carving on butt shows scrollswith flowers and checkered background. Also carved in front of the cheek piece, around the tang and onto the lock side in front of patch box. Incised carving behind rear ramrod thimble and incised lines along ramrodchannel. The wood is in very good condition with some light wear overall and heavier wear around tang where carved. Behind the lock there is a small loss of wood at top edge and some scorching from firing. The lock is aprofessional re-conversion back to flint. Measures 58” overall with a 43” barrel in approximately .50 caliber smoothbore. A beautiful Kentucky with masterful carving. From an old Northern California collection.(Antique) Est.: $6,000-$12,000