DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description (NO IN-HOUSE SHIPPING). Antique long guns - A. Davis, Over Under Swivel Breech Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle, circa 1840, .39 caliber rifled barrel and .40 caliber smooth bore barrel, brass sliding trigger guard which operates the swivel barrel lock, steel lock plate with pinned opposite side and swan neck cock, right side engraved "A. Davis," straight steel tang, American tiger maple stock with cheek rest and carved details as well as an inset star pattern and brass hinged patch box, brass button inset on stock bottom reads 603, brass curved moon butt plate, 31.25 inch octagonal barrels with fixed front blade sights, top of each barrel marked "A. Davis". A truly impressive and incredibly rare piece of American firearms history; swivel breech firearms don't come up for auction often. Rifle measures 46.25 inches in length and weighs approximately 9 pounds; includes a soft protective gun case. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Good action, however the rotating barrel does not sit completely flush with the stock, ramrod missing end cap; fine overall cosmetic condition, fine bore with ample oxidation, metal surfaces with ample surface spotting, pitting and finish loss, small dings and fine scratches are scattered about the steelwork, both frizzens are heavily pitted with one being worse than the other, lead solder repairs to brass evident in several areas; fine walnut stock with evidence of numerous small repairs including a pinned crack near the trigger as well as several other cracks throughout the stock, chipped wood located around the frizzen spring and frizzen on both sides; trigger guard with ample dings and scratches from years of use. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended. NOTE: Please see description regarding shipping of this lot, as no in-house shipping is available on this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$7000
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