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S. P. ALEXANDER MODERN CUSTOM FLINTLOCK SPORTING

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
S. P. ALEXANDER MODERN CUSTOM FLINTLOCK SPORTING
RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 31 3/4" double taper octagon. Top flat & lock are engraved "S. P. ALEXANDER", builder of the gun. Steven P. Alexander of Tucson, AZ is a contemporary of custom flintlock rifles. Blade front sight w/ express rear sight having one standing & one folding leaf. Case colored lock, hammer & top tang w/ floral engraving. Plain trigger. Wedge fastened half length cheekpiece stock of fancy European walnut w/ vivid dark streaking. Horn forearm tip. Case colored trigger plate has pineapple finial. Finger curl trigger guard has floral & sunburst engraving. Checkered skeleton butt w/ engraved blued steel long peak wide shotgun butt. Hardwood ramrod is held in iron underrib by an engraved faceted thimble & 2 plain iron pipes. Leather trimmed green web sling is held by a swivel on rear pipe & button on toeline. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 15 oz. CONDITION: brown bbl. finish shows slight edge wear. Lock, top tang & trigger plate retain over 90% visible case colors. Original stock finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bore. (01-21886/DS). ANTIQUE. $3500-5500.