Signed Nicholas Beyer Flintlock Kentucky Buck and Ball Rifle in 60 Caliber
Made by Nicholas Beyer of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania circa 1805. Rifle measures 61-1/2" overall with 60 caliber smoothbore 45-1/2" octagon to round barrel signed "N BEYER" in script with rifle sights. Unmarked flint lock with single trigger control and typical Brass Beyer sideplate. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware and silver thumbpiece with "Squiggle" type molding line. Comes with original hardwood ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 60. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall good with metal showing oxidation and light pitting near drum with brass having unpolished golden patina. Wood shows burnout around lock with replaced wood. Lock is probably a reconversion with fore stock having some slivers replaced on edges with length appearing to be close to or original with two barrel pins. Pitted bore with strong rifling and sluggish functioning mechanics.
Made by Nicholas Beyer of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania circa 1805. Rifle measures 61-1/2" overall with 60 caliber smoothbore 45-1/2" octagon to round barrel signed "N BEYER" in script with rifle sights. Unmarked flint lock with single trigger control and typical Brass Beyer sideplate. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware and silver thumbpiece with "Squiggle" type molding line. Comes with original hardwood ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 60. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Overall good with metal showing oxidation and light pitting near drum with brass having unpolished golden patina. Wood shows burnout around lock with replaced wood. Lock is probably a reconversion with fore stock having some slivers replaced on edges with length appearing to be close to or original with two barrel pins. Pitted bore with strong rifling and sluggish functioning mechanics.
