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19RH-71 NEW ENGLAND KENTUCKY

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
19RH-71 NEW ENGLAND KENTUCKY
New England Style full stock Kentucky rifle with lock marked “Payson & Nurse”. Measures 58” overall with a 43” barrel of approximately .56 caliber rifle and slightly heavy weight measuring 7/8” across themuzzle. The butt is also 7/8” wide at widest point. The cheek piece is inlaid with silver plaque nicely floral engraved. Simple brass mounts with single trigger and 2 screws secure lock. The patch box has been dentedand repaired and there is evidence of small area of wood replaced near butt plate about the size of a halved quarter. There is silver wire inlay around replaced inlay at the top of the wrist. The bottom stock is carved inblock letters “El>L. 1764” and the barrel is stamped 1753. These we speculate are commemorative dates as the rifle is from 3rd quarter to late 18th century in our opinion 1790s. Overall the rifle is in good condition with minor damage and slight restorations. From an old Northern California collection. (Antique) Est.: $1500-$3000