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A Rare Pilllock Pennsylvannnia Or Kentucky Style Rifle By John Guest

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A Rare Pilllock Pennsylvannnia Or Kentucky Style Rifle By John Guest
A Rare Pilllock Pennsylvannnia Or Kentucky Style Rifle By John Guest
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.45 caliber, 43" octagonal barrel, Notched rear barrel sight and a brass pin front sight. Top of barrel marked J.Guest, he worked in Pennsylvania 1800-1820, also worked on Military contracts. The barrel is rifled with seven lands and grooves. This a pill lock mechanism that is fitted inside the stock. Stock of finely striped maple. The top of the tang which is part of the lock system is nicely engraved. Brass furniture with four piece patchbox. Engraved patchbox lid. An old repair on the left side with a brass plate and screws. The stock is very nice with nice dark untouched patina. An engraved eight pointed star mounted on the cheek piece. The Octagonal barrel has nice untouched dark brown patina. The lock and hammer evenly matches the barrel. The bore is very nice. Overall an excellent rifle by a great maker with a very unusual inside mechanism.
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A Rare Pilllock Pennsylvannnia Or Kentucky Style Rifle By John Guest

Estimate $3,000 - $6,000
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Starting Price $1,500
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