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Attractive American Fullstock Flintlock Sporting Rifle with Fine Inlays

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Attractive American Fullstock Flintlock Sporting Rifle with Fine Inlays
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.32 cal, 40'' octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. This nice rifle has been neatly reconverted to flint utilizing antique components, the barrel with what appears to be an old blackened finish over old oxidation and light pitting. The top barrel flat is stamped with maker mark but it is sadly no longer legible, only showing ''D.'', the surname appearing to be five letters. The lockplate is a similar patina as the barrels and shows step at rear and some light embellishments. The fittings of this rifle are quite attractive, the barrels secured by three wedges which are rather plain without escutcheons but interspersed between them are four lovely silver inlays. There are additional small silver shields and embellished ovals inlaid along the sides of the buttstock while the left-side scant cheekpiece has a beautiful pierced starburst motif in silver. Brass hardware includes the heavy nosecap, dual ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, thin triggerguard with small rear spur, attractive solid sideplate with slightly beveled edges, crescent buttplate, toe plate and a very nice large pierced patchbox with light foliate embellishments, bordering and starburst on cover. The curly maple stock remains in very fine condition showing a few scattered thin drying cracks mostly along the forend edges and a thin chip missing left of the upper tang. The wood exhibits some nice tiger stripe grain figure throughout and the sides of the butt show some carved light foliate motifs. Stock fit to the hardware remains quite nice throughout and a slightly long simple hickory ramrod is present. The rifle is sighted with a simple fine v-notch rear sight and silver blade front and the lock is equipped with a rear curved set trigger and straight firing trigger. The lock is single acting and is a bit stiff and not very crisp but generally seems to function normally. This is a lovely rifle likely made in Pennsylvania or Ohio with some particularly attractive furniture. (13B11579-40) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)