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BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN NICHOLAS MATTHESIEE.

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BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN NICHOLAS MATTHESIEE.
NSN. 43" full oct .45 Cal rifled bbl marked "JM". Bbl tang is engraved. Percussion lock is badly pitted but initials "JM" can be made out on lock as well. 4-pc brass patchbox is engraved and has a "Q" finial with one piercing. Oval silver inlay on cheek engraved with American eagle. Brass sideplate has 1-lock screw and a small wood screw in the forend. Gun has double set triggers. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: 5" crack on right hand side of forend beginning at muzzle cap. Percussion lock is not working and has a replaced hammer. Screws in patchbox are replacements and patchbox spring was incorrectly repaired with a stud through the patchbox door. Stock has been cleaned, removing most of the orig finish. 4-49439 RG55