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UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN

DREISBACH (UNION COUNTY). Cal. 36 rifled bore. NSN. Bbl. 36" full oct. Overall length 51 1/2". 4 Piece brass patchbox w/ 5 piercings, an unsigned flintlock & a nicely curled maple stock. CONDITION: flintlock appears to be a replacement & the sideplate is a handmade reproduction. There is some wood missing at the nose cap, but w/ these exceptions the rifle seems to be in very good shape. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19569/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,500-3,000.