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Lot 64: Silver Inlaid Bedford Percussion American Long Rifle

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 64: Silver Inlaid Bedford Percussion American Long Rifle

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$5,500 - $8,500
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Incredible Multiple Silver Inlaid Incised Carved Bedford Attributed Percussion American Long Rifle

The rifled barrel has blade and notch sights and no visible markings. The converted Bedford style lock also has no distinct markings but appears to have a faint "A" ahead of the hammer. This rifle has many similarities with the John Amos rifle on page 44 of "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Somerset, and Fulton Counties" by the Whiskers, both in terms of the style and placement of the inlays and in particular in the style of the side plate. The wear plate is also very similar to the rifle on page 51 and identified as a Henry Albright rifle restocked by Amos. Other Bedford rifles, including one signed by John Stoudenour and dated 1834, also have a number of similarities making an attribution without a clear marking difficult. The rifle has around 30 silver accent plates decorating the stock, each with some simple engraving. The cheek piece accent is designed as a pair of flags, and a hunter's star is also on the left side of the butt. The brass furniture also has light engraving, and the side plate, toe plate, and patchbox have piercings with silver accents inside. The full-length stock has nice molding along the forend with scroll accents, interestingly shaped flats and buttstock molding, and the classic Bedford profile. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers.

ConditionVery good with a mix of an applied brown finish on the replacement hammer, dark brown patina on the lock and otherwise crisp barrel, some mild oxidation, aged patina on the silver accents and brass furniture, and general mild overall wear. The stock is fine and has some nice figure, a few minor cracks and repairs, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine (full-cock only after setting the triggers).
Details
ManufacturerAmerican
ModelPercussion
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge42
Barrel40 3/8 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockmaple

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2096
Catalog page54
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