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RELIEF CARVED GUN ATTRIBUTED TO WOMELSDORF GUNSMITH LEONARD REEDY.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
RELIEF CARVED GUN ATTRIBUTED TO WOMELSDORF GUNSMITH LEONARD REEDY.
NSN. 40-1/2" full oct 54 Cal. smooth bbl stamped "I. Roop". Flintlock is stamped "W. Ketland" and appears to be original flint. Relief carving to the rear and forward of the cheekpiece all are Leonard Reedy's signature carving as is the carving around the bbl tang. Four piece brass patchbox, with its one piercing and four-petaled flower finial, is not engraved. Stock is honey colored and tiger-striped. Incised carving on each side at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. PROVENANCE: See Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age, 1960, by Kindig Jr. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Rifle at one time was broken through the lock area and repaired. Wood repaired with some replacement in lock area. Cracks in lock area and the wood screw at the tail of the sideplate. Some wood added from muzzle back. 4-50069 RG51