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FANCY LARRY MROCK CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK LONG

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
FANCY LARRY MROCK CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK LONG
RIFLE. Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 44" double taper octagon. Top flat is engraved "L Mrock For Robert Weil 1977". Brass blade front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight. Borderline engraved lock is marked w/ maker's name L Mrock. Curl plain trigger. Pin fastened full length curly maple cheekpiece stock. Brass pierced engraved patchbox. Lid is engraved "This Rifle Made By L. Mrock Gun Smith". Wide crescent brass buttplate. Engraved brass toe plate. Finger curl brass trigger guard. Engraved brass side plate. Faceted thimble is integral w/ long pierced engraved forearm plate. Brass forearm cap. Hardwood ramrod is held by 2 faceted thimbles. Ornate relief carving is found around cheekpiece, comb & tang areas. Silver wire inlays are found on & behind the cheekpiece as well as the lock side plate & trigger guard areas. Toeline of stock, forearm & ramrod channel are molded. Round German silver engraved wrist plate. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 11.6 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & lock maintain 98% finely browned finish. Stock has very good dark finish showing scattered marks. Brass fittings are beginning to acquire a mellow patina. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. (01-21975/DS). ANTIQUE. $3000-5000.