FINE RARE M SHEETZ RAISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.

FINE RARE M SHEETZ RAISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. Ca 46. NSN. 42″ oct bbl signed in script “M-Sheetz” to the rear of the sight. Martin Sheetz was a gunsmith in Shepherdstown, Va. and is believed to be the maker. He died in 1808. Another M. Sheetz (Michael), was listed as having gunsmiths tools in 1817, but there is no indication that he made rifles. This exact rifle is pictured in James Whisker’s Gunsmiths of West Virginia, p. 93. A copy of this book accompanies the gun. It has a raised carved stock with scrolls and checkering on the left side of the butt. Brass wire inlays are above the tailpipe and surrounding the rear brass bbl key. A silver geometric design is inlaid on the cheekpiece. The 4-pc engraved patchbox is attached with screws on the finial and iron brads on the side pcs. The release for the patchbox lid is on top of the buttplate. The blade of the rear sight is a replacement. The replaced ramrod is broken. The mainspring is a replacement, which is not uncommon. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on lock and bbl, mellow to dark patina on the brass. Stock has been professionally repaired at the wrist, repaired and refinished. There are minor slivers missing along the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-57570 (50,000-85,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	52	$40,250.00	FINE RARE M SHEETZ RAISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE. Ca 46. NSN. 42″ oct bbl signed in script “M-Sheetz” to the rear of the sight. Martin Sheetz was a gunsmith in Shepherdstown, Va. and is believed to be the maker. He died in 1808. Another M. Sheetz (Michael), was listed as having gunsmiths tools in 1817, but there is no indication that he made rifles. This exact rifle is pictured in James Whisker’s Gunsmiths of West Virginia, p. 93. A copy of this book accompanies the gun. It has a raised carved stock with scrolls and checkering on the left side of the butt. Brass wire inlays are above the tailpipe and surrounding the rear brass bbl key. A silver geometric design is inlaid on the cheekpiece. The 4-pc engraved patchbox is attached with screws on the finial and iron brads on the side pcs. The release for the patchbox lid is on top of the buttplate. The blade of the rear sight is a replacement. The replaced ramrod is broken. The mainspring is a replacement, which is not uncommon. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on lock and bbl, mellow to dark patina on the brass. Stock has been professionally repaired at the wrist, repaired and refinished. There are minor slivers missing along the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-57570 (50,000-85,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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