PENNSYLVANIA OVER/UNDER KENTUCKY RIFLE, D. BOYER.

PENNSYLVANIA OVER/UNDER KENTUCKY RIFLE, D. BOYER. Ca. 1841. This example is an over and under, swivel barrel, , original percussion rifle with full wood paneling. Inscribed on the stock on a silvered and engraved patchbox “D.Boyer Orwigsburg” also engraved on the sideplate “David B. Brown 1841”. The stock is beautiful, figured maple. David or Daniel Boyer was a gunsmith located in Orwigsburg, PA circa 1820-1850. PROVENANCE: From a fine coastal Maine estate. CONDITION: “As found” condition. It appears to be structurally sound. The finish is scrubbed and somewhat grimed. The stock appears to over cleaned or refinished, especially the forend wood. 9-94610 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2338	$4,140.00	PENNSYLVANIA OVER/UNDER KENTUCKY RIFLE, D. BOYER. Ca. 1841. This example is an over and under, swivel barrel, , original percussion rifle with full wood paneling. Inscribed on the stock on a silvered and engraved patchbox “D.Boyer Orwigsburg” also engraved on the sideplate “David B. Brown 1841”. The stock is beautiful, figured maple. David or Daniel Boyer was a gunsmith located in Orwigsburg, PA circa 1820-1850. PROVENANCE: From a fine coastal Maine estate. CONDITION: “As found” condition. It appears to be structurally sound. The finish is scrubbed and somewhat grimed. The stock appears to over cleaned or refinished, especially the forend wood. 9-94610 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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