Kansas City Collections: Art, Antiques, Coins & Jewelry
Sat, Sep 19, 2020 01:00AM EDT
Lot 48
Mid-19th c. American Percussion Long Rifle
Sold for
$275
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, second quarter 19th century. The lock is stamped "Sheldon Phelps & Co.," a hardware firm out of New York City, which flourished from 1834-1850. Octagonal single barrel that measures 39 1/2" long. Full-length walnut stock with forged brass hardware. The top of the barrel is engraved "Jacob Truby," a name shared by a father and son in Pennsylvania during that era. Measures 54 3/4" from end to end.
Some loss to the forestock wood near the end of the barrel.