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VERY NICE HOMER DANGLER CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
VERY NICE HOMER DANGLER CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK
KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE J.P. BECK STYLE. Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 41 3/4". Attractive contemporary flintlock Kentucky rifle in the J.P. Beck style, produced by respected early contemporary flintlock Kentucky maker, Homer Dangler. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "H. Dangler", followed by "1975". Iron components including the lock assembly and bbl. exhibit a browned finish. Tiger Maple buttstock features light line and line scroll engraving, with professionally executed scrollwork present on either side of the butt, and a relief foliate motif present over the top of the wrist. Stock is fitted with brass hardware which includes the buttplate, engraved patchbox, trigger guard, ramrod ferrules, and nose cap. Rear of wrist is inlaid with a circular silver escutcheon, which is engraved "W S". Iron blade front sight, with iron square notch rear sight. Rifle retains its hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: iron components retain the majority of their browned finish, with the bbl. exhibiting losses to the finish, light to mild pitting, and some dark discoloration, at and around the lock / touch hole area. Brass components exhibit a pleasing mustard colored patina, with some scattered spots of darker age related discoloration overall. Action holds at cock, half cock, and functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Stock exhibits some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains excellent overall. A nice Homer Dangler produced flintlock Kentucky rifle in the J.P. Beck style. (01-25182/MLW). ANTIQUE. $3,500-4,500.