SOLD
8,500.00USD+ (1,700.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2009 Aug 14 @ 12:07UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Description Circa 1815 to 1830. OL: 61”. BL: 45 - 1/2”. TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Original. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. 24 brass inlays. This signed “John Bear” rifle made in York County is still in its original flintlock condition. The rest of the rifle also survives in excellent condition. All of the brass hardware and inlays are fully engraved with the major elements of brass hardware showing sophisticated engraving. Some of the ornamental inlays have a simpler form of engraving but still enhance the rifle’s overall appearance. The carved “gadrooning” in front of the lock and the very fine basket-weave wrist carving show a skilled hand. There is a strong similarity of workmanship to Melchoir Fordney. J. Bear was odviously influenced by his work. The rifle’s stock surface has an old mellow re-finish. Condition (Excellent).
Auction Location:
2000 North Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania, 17517, United States
Previewing Details:
On display now at Morphy Auctions Gallery. Gallery is open 6 days a week. Closed Wednesdays. (Exception: Open the Wednesday Immediately Prior to Auction Dates.) Open Mon - Tues & Thurs - Sunday 9AM to 4PM all days. Private preview sessions can be arranged.
The buyer will pay Pennsylvania sales tax of 6% unless valid Tax Exemption Identification is presented. NOTE: Please provide your Tax Exemption Identification to Morphy Auctions.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Will ship international.
Payment Details:
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Condition of Items
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Grading Scale
Near Mint Plus 97% - 100%
Near Mint 90% - 96%
Excellent 80% - 89%
Very Good 70% - 79%
Good Below 70%
Approximate Auction Times for August 2009
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on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to insure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Buyers who wish to report a problem with a purchase they have made must notify Morphy Auctions within three (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. If a return is authorized by Morphy Auctions, the item in question must be shipped, with full insurance, so it arrives in Morphy Auctions’ possession within one week of the aforementioned authorization.
With respect to all returns, it is the buyer’s responsibility to cover the cost of shipment and insurance, regardless of the reason for the return. Morphy Auctions will NOT reimburse shipping costs to buyers who return auction goods.
Important note: All merchandise must be paid for within two (2) weeks of the
date of the sale. Absolutely NO returns will be accepted on any item that was not paid for and/or returned to Morphy Auctions within 30 days of the sale date.
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A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful online winning bids and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase cost. All items are to be paid for in full at the close of the auction. Morphy Auctions reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal check until said check clears. A 2% discount is applied to payments made with cash, check or money order.
Sales Tax
The buyer will pay Pennsylvania sales tax of 6% unless valid Tax Exemption Identification is presented. NOTE: Please provide your Tax Exemption Identification to Morphy Auctions.
Shipping
Packaging, shipping of, and insurance on items will be available to successful bidders. These costs will be billed separately and are non-refundable. Items will ship 2-3 days after payment is received. See shipping schedule map, For shipping questions please contact Craig Hummer at 717 733-1482 or stor3230@theupsstore.com .
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The majority of our items are unreserved, though limited items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached. Actual reserve amounts cannot be disclosed, but we will advise you if an item carries a reserve should you ask. Unreserved lots will have a minimum opening bid of 1/4 of the low estimate.
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