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PHILADELPHIA. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 43-1/2" full oct. signed "J. KUNZ" & "PHILAD." Bbl. breech plug tang is nicely engraved. Engraved lock marked "C.BIRD" & "PHILAD WARRANTED." Stock is checkered at the wrist & has a gullwing cheek piece. 4 Piece patch box is elaborately engraved. 5-1/4" Brass toeplate is finely engraved ending in the Philadelphia pineapple. Rifle has dbl. set triggers & bbl. is wedged to the stock. Jacob Kuntz was born in Lehigh Valley later moving to Philadelphia & is & was regarded as a maker of the finest engraved rifles. He received a medal from the Franklin Institute attesting to his skill as a gunsmith & engraver. His later rifles were signed "KUNZ". CONDITION: patch box release needs adjustment. Gun is in excellent condition but the checkering on the wrist is worn. (01-21213/RG). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.
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VERY FINE HALF STOCK FLINTLOCK BY J KUNZ,
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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$2,000
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PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, DAY 3, JUNE 9, 2024
Fairfield, ME, USA
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