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FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.
NSN. 10-1/2" oct to rnd .62 Cal smooth unmarked bbl. Stock has a red finish. Sideplate appears to be a crude copy of those found on the famous Rupp and Kuntz type pistols. Brass trigger guard has a stud forward of bow and tang ends in an arrowhead. Brass pistol grip ends in a large buttcap extending slightly up rear of grip similar to those used on Lehigh County Moll pistols. Brass nosecap is fluted on bottom for ramrod as would be typical on Lehigh County pistols. Lock is an early flint but is unmarked. This pistol would appear to have been made in the Lehigh Country area by a still unknown gunsmith. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Crack in stock running 3" from front of lock to bbl but wood seems to be orig. There is a 2" wood crack on left hand side from muzzle which is held by a very old in period wire repair. A small amount of wood is missing at the rear of bbl tang. This stock has been overcleaned at some time, otherwise pistol is in relatively good condition throughout. 4-49484 RG36