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FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED BY W. FILMAN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD
FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED BY W. FILMAN.

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 35 3/4" full oct. stamped "W. FILMAN". Flintlock stamped "A & S". Stock is curly maple & features 6 silver fish inlays along the bbl. & a 5" brass saddle plate. 4 Piece brass patchbox has 7 piercings & is typical of the style used on other Filman rifles. 5 1/2" Comb innnlay. Filman is said to have worked from 1820-1861. CONDITION: 2" of the comb inlay is missing. Bbl. was cut in period about 5" from the front. This is of course unfortunate but doesn't detract from the appearance of the rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19667/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,200-2,500.