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ATTRACTIVE HOMER DANGLER CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
ATTRACTIVE HOMER DANGLER CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK
KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 41 5/8". Quality crafted contemporary flintlock Kentucky rifle produced by whom is considered amongst the best of contemporary flintlock Kentucky makers, Homer Dangler. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "H.L. Dangler 1976", just behind the rear sight. Lockplate and swan neck cock exhibit light decorative border engraving. Beautiful full length Maple buttstock exhibits a few engraved line scrolls and a small foliate motif on the underside of the forearm, with a matching foliate motif in relief over the top of the wrist, and some additional foliate scrollwork present on the left side of the buttstock. Stock is fitted with brass hardware, which includes the buttplate, patchbox, sideplate, trigger guard, ramrod ferrules, and nosecap. Buttplate, sideplate, and trigger guard exhibit engraved weaponry, with the sideplate exhibiting a halberd and bow, the buttplate a halberd and sword, and the trigger guard a sole halberd. Patchbox exhibits some light decorative line engraving, with a motif present on the hinged plate. German silver blade front sight, with iron V-notch rear sight. Rifle retains its brass tipped ramrod. CONDITION: excellent, with iron components retaining their original dull gray exterior, exhibiting few minute superficial handling marks, with some light to mild wear present along the bbl. edges at and around the muzzle. Brass components retain a pleasing mustard colored patina, with some scattered spots of darker patina present overall. Action cocks, half cocks, and functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Stock exhibits a few small marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remains excellent overall. An extremely attractive example of a contemporary flintlock Kentucky rifle, by Homer Dangler. (01-25181/MLW). ANTIQUE. $3,500-4,500.