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CONTEMPORARY LANCASTER STYLE RELIEF CARVED RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
CONTEMPORARY LANCASTER STYLE RELIEF CARVED RIFLE
BY JUDD BRENNAN. Cal. 58. NSN. 45", full oct., rifled bbl., signed "J. Brennan No.32". Lock is an unmarked, hand-forged-style lock. The 4-piece brass patch box is engraved and is similar to the Lancaster Daisy patch box pictured in Kindig's book, photo #23 of the Henry Albright rifle. Curly maple stock is relief carved behind the cheekpiece, around the bbl. tang, and at the rear ramrod pipe. The heavy 5" beveled brass sideplate is not engraved. There is an engraved, 8-pointed star inlay on the cheekpiece. Judd Brennan is recognized as one of the finest makers of contemporary Kentucky rifles. CONDITION: rifle is clean and original throughout, but the stock is broken at the wrist and the ramrod is missing. The break at the wrist has been professionally repaired. It is solid. the break is noticeable by close inspection. (01-21053/RG) ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.