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UNMARKED BERKS COUNTY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
UNMARKED BERKS COUNTY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 50 smooth bore. NSN. Bbl. 35" full oct. Unmarked flint lock. Berks County style sideplate. The 2 piece brass patchbox is also typical of the Berks County area. Bbl. is wedge fastened to the stock. CONDITION: at some point someone marked the side flat of the bbl. "AD 1784" w/ relief dots, interesting but purpose unknown. Stock appears to be sound & original w/ the possible exception that on the left hand side where the bbl. pin is located above the entrance ferrule there is some filler around the pin hole. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19612/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.