Welcome to the LaMaster Arms November Virtual Show
Table A
Assorted Powder Cans Table
Table A is made up of three cans including: a New England Sporting Powder can (dark), Dupont Super Fine FF Gunpowder can (red), and a DuPont Eagle Gunpowder can (red).
Additional questions regarding Table A can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $300
Exceptional York Screw Tip Powderhorn
An exceptional York County Screw Tip powder horn. Original tip and beautifully turned plug. Chip carving on the plug is in the typical “rope” style found on York County horns. Original surface and attic condition. 15 inches in length.
Price: $1500
Table B
Assorted Powder Can Table
Table B is made up of three cans including: American Sporting Gunpowder made by Hazard Powder Company (larger can), Hazard Powder Company can (red), and Warren Number 5 Grain can (small). The Warren can has a broken stopper.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $300
Attributed Lancaster Horn
Horn is attributed as being an early Lancaster, PA piece. Original surface. Spout has been worn on one side. Plug is interesting, as it has either red paint or varnish which over the years has bubbled and created an exquisite patina. Original tip. Expert lathe work around the carry staple. Right hand carry. 16 ½ inch length.
Price: $625
Table C
Assorted Powder Cans Table
Table C is made up of three powder cans including: E.I. DuPont and de Nemours Company (cylindrical), Indian Rifle Gunpowder Dupont and de Nemours (red kidney), and a Hercules Gunpowder Orange Extra Sporting (orange oblong).
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $350
Bedford, PA
Signed James Clark Rifle
A rifle made by and signed by James Clark of Bedford, PA. Rifle has incised carving on the cheek. This rifle is pictured in Dr. James Whisker’s Bedford County book. The mother of pearl star inlay was added later in the rifle's lifespan. Some restoration has taken place on the rifle, including half of the forestock inlays being replaced and restoration done on the entry pipe area.
Price: $11,000
Large Early Militia Style Horn
A larger early horn. Original surface on the horn. Funnel Plug with a large knob style strap attachment point. There is a hole punched through the horn body ahead of the plug. Typical horn style used in militia outfits during the American Revolution. Right-handed carry.
Price: $425
Table D
Assorted Powder Cans Table
Table D is made up of three powder cans including: Hercules Powder Black Sporting FFFG (orange), Indian Rifle Gunpowder E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (red), DuPont and de Nemours Company can (black).
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $350
Bucks County, PA
Attributed John Shuler Rifle
While this Attributed John Shuler rifle is not signed, it is a great example of what the school of Bucks County builders could construct. Stocked in curly walnut, which is rare for this region, the rifle is decorated with incised carving on the cheek, wrist (cheek and patchbox sides), lock panels, tang, entry pipe, and moldings. The design and craftsmanship of the rifle shows a masterful hand. The furniture (patch box, trigger guard, and ramrod pipes) are typical to the Bucks County area. A beautiful and sleek work from the Bucks County region.
Price: $19,000
Easton, PA
Signed Nicholas Hawk Swivel Breech Rifle
A RARE example of a swivel breech by Nicholas Hawk, the famous gunsmith from Easton, PA. The rifle is decorated with six sterling inlays, including tang inlays and a star cheek piece in Hawk’s typical style. The patchbox, sideplate, and toeplate are all extensively engraved. Brass name plate on the barrel bearing the signature of the maker. The lock and the swivel breech are fully functional. The rifle has had an in-period conversion to percussion.
Price: $25,000
Table E
Two Powder Cans
Table E is made up of two cans including: Golden Pheasant Gunpowder made by E.I. DuPont (red) and E.I. DuPont can (black).
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $300
Attributed Ohio Powderhorn
Double twist horn with a screw-tip spout. Screw tip is two inches in length. Attributed as an Ohio horn. Two staples serve as carry points. Left hand carry. 12 ¾ inch length. The tip is professionally restored and replaced. Horn was shaved down so the user could see the powder level.
Price: $425
Attributed Kentucky Made Powderhorn
This horn is attributed as being a Kentucky powder horn. Plug has great chip carving around the carrying knob. Applied collar on the spout of the horn is a replacement. Left hand carry. 12 ¼ inch length.
Price: $625
Western PA SChool
Attributed Schreckengost Percussion Rifle
Rifle appears to be made by an apprentice of Schreckengost gunsmith, due to similarity in style. Full stock rifle, which has very nice condition. Checkered wrist with a brass saddle plate on the bottom. Interesting side plate. Some engraving present at the front sight. Capture lid patchbox.
Price: $2800
Terra Alta, WV
Signed E.D. Benson Rifle
A great example of a later West Virginia rifle made by Ezra Darby (E.D.) Benson, who was active in Terra Alta, WV until his death in 1909. The Benson family of gunsmiths were known to use aluminum and silver as inlays on their rifles. This specific rifle has nickel silver for its inlays. The name of the owner of the rifle is engraved on the cheek piece and appears to be “Jno. R. McMin..”. Stamp signed on the barrel.
Price: $6800
Point Pleasant, WV
Signed Andrew McDermit Rifle
Very distinctive, well-built rifle by Andrew McDermit of Point Pleasant, WV. McDermit was a Civil War veteran who is documented as fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The hand forged triggerguard is elaborate and should be appreciated for its craftsmanship. Spade shape forward finial. One of the finest examples of a hand forged iron triggerguard that LaMaster Arms has seen. The buttplate is also hand forged and is a two-piece plate.
Price: $2100
Fine Scrimshawed "Federal Eagle" Powderhorn
This horn is covered with fine, detailed scrimshaw that depicts sailing ships, an American fort, and a federal eagle. The sailing ship (labeled USS Independence) appears to be a ship of the line, as it has nine gun ports open on the starboard side. A large American flag flutters off the stern of the ship. The federal eagle is outstanding, even holding the banner with “E Pluribus Unum '' etched on it. The small fort shows eight cannon visible with the American banner flying over the structure.
Price: $3000
Table F
Percussion Nipple Wrench Collection
Table F is made up of a nipple wrench collection including four separate pieces. Two wrenches have compartments that can hold additional replacement nipples. One wrench still retains its original screwdriver.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $390
York, PA
Attributed George Piper Flintlock Rifle
An unsigned York rifle built in C. 1815. While LaMaster Arms attributes this rifle to George Piper, it could have possibly been made by a Zorger or Welshans gunsmith. The gun is architecturally pleasing and follows the York school style. The rifle is decorated with fine incised carving on the cheek and wrist. Silver thumbpiece inlay is cut into a heart shape. Patchbox is engraved in rococo design.
Price: $3700
York School of PA
Signed Adam Ernst Flintlock Rifle
Adam Ernst (d.1857) was a Golden Age gunsmith who worked in Adams and York County, Pennsylvania during his career. Ernst’s rifles and style indicate that he most likely apprenticed with George Eister. Ernst’s work is always precise, delicate, and detail oriented. This rifle is a fine example of Ernst’s craftsmanship. Low relief carving decorates the cheek, wrist, and tang. The maker took care to engrave the patchbox, sideplate, thumbpiece, and cheek inlay. Ogee moldings decorate the forestock.
Price: $25,000
The "Hamlet" Scimshawed Powderhorn
Horn is scrimshawed with various characters, plants, birds, and astronomy motifs. Rear of the horn is scalloped, although multiple “teeth” are missing. At butt of the horn, there is a man and woman labeled “Hamlet” and “Ann” respectively. Another man is scrimshawed at the top of horn in a hunting scene with his rifle and blowing horn. Plants seem to be a mix of palm trees and flowers. Multiple moons and stars scrimshawed into the main body of the horn. Length is 20 ¾ inches.
Price: $2500
Lancaster, PA
RARE: Signed Abraham Kizer Flintlock Rifle
Rifle built and signed by “A.Kizer” or Abraham Kizer. A piece from a very rare maker. Our guess is that Kizer worked or apprenticed in Lancaster County, PA, as this rifle appears to have the stock architecture and daisy patchbox commonly found in the region. The rifle bears its original surface and retains its original flintlock. The patchbox is similar to earlier period Lancaster boxes. Deep gouge engraving found on the pedals of the daisy. Ten inlays decorate the rifle, including a sterling silver hunters star on the cheek and thumbpiece. Rifle also has an unusual front trigger in its set triggers.
Price: $8500
Islesboro, Maine
David Williams Powderhorn
Horn has a nice black neck and spout. The plug of horn is incised carved “David Williams-Islesboro" in a circular pattern. Islesboro may refer to the town of the same name in Waldo County, Maine. Splitting the center carrying screw (where strap would attach) is a date of 1868. Good condition horn. Left hand carry. 11 inch length.
Price: $1000
James H Beard
"Westward Ho!" Print
Westward Ho! Painted by James Henry Beard and engraved by T.D. Booth. The print appears to be in very good to excellent condition but has not been inspected out of the frame. Beard was a popular portrait artist who operated in the 1830s through the 1880s. Frame size is 38” by 31”.
Price: $750
York School of Horns
Great Condition Screwtip Powderhorn
Ideal specimen of a York County Screw Tip Horn. Circa 1800 and middle period style. Possibly retains the original tip on the horn. These horns were commonly used in the period, as they were “user-friendly” when refilling, as it has a wider mouth when the tip is unscrewed. 16 inch length. Right handed carry.
Price: $725
York PA
Signed John Shriver Flintlock Fowler
A RARE maker and the first Fowler to LaMaster Arms knowledge that was made by Shriver. The Fowler, a modern equivalent of a shotgun, is a long, graceful gun. Finely engraved trigger guard, sideplate, and buttplate. There is relief carving surrounding the tang, which is done in the typical York style fashion.
Price: $4100
Table G
Assorted Knives
Table G is made up of three knives. One knife has a moose or caribou handle. The second knife is of the bayonet style that is missing a quillion. The third knife has a curly hickory handle and was most likely made on the frontier.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $385
Hezekiah Carmon
French and Indian War Era Scrimshawed Powderhorn
Horn has a fine patina. Simple in architecture but covered in scrimshaw from the mid-point to the butt of the horn. Scrimshawed name plate reads “Hezekiah Carmon—His Horn August ye 10 Y 1758”. Various tulip-like flowers around the plate. The horn was probably more decorated with scrimshaw, but etchings have worn off with friction and age. Surrounding the butt of the horn are two rows of decoration. Small, minor chips on butt of the horn. Plug has a circular pattern inscribed on it and appears to be walnut. Staple in plug for carry. Right-handed carry. 13 inch length.
Price: $3000
York School Screw Tip Powderhorn
This horn is a wonderful example of a Screw-Tip powder horn that was made in the early nineteenth century in York, Pennsylvania. The horn has been classified as Third Generation York Screw Tip. To make these types of horns, the spout of the horn was cut short and then internal threads would be cut; a male piece would then be made to match the internal threads. Screw tips were desirable, as they were easy to refill with powder.
Price: $750
Susquehanna School of PA
Signed John Parks Smooth Rifle
An original surfaced smooth rifle made by John Parks of Selinsgrove, PA. This rifle is in extremely fine condition, like it just walked out of the maker’s shop. Stock architecture is classic Upper Susquehanna; the whole rifle being slender and slim. Barrel is octagon-to-round, with a wedding band transition at fourteen and a half inches. Various inlays of brass and silver decorate the stock, including a five-inch comb inlay of lightly engraved brass. Signed “J.P” in period script on the barrel behind the rear sight.
Price: $4600
Centre County, PA
RARE Signed David Albright Flintlock Rifle
David Albright was the son of Jacob Albright Sr, the well-known Centre County gunsmith. David Albright’s work is rare, and this may be the only known rifle made by him. The rifle is decorated with incised carving on the cheek and wrist. The cheek carving has the initials “DA” in the same style of Jacob Sr’s work. Barrel has been shortened four inches from the muzzle. The toe has a small piece of wood that has been restored and the toeplate has been extended two and a half inches. Thumb piece is a replacement. Original flintlock. Barrel is signed with the matching initials of the carving, “DA.”
Price: $4200
Susquehanna, PA
Attributed Samuel Baum Smooth Rifle
This is a spectacular rifle from the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania region. Attributed to Samuel Baum, one of the area’s most prolific gunsmiths, there is exceptional relief rococo carving decorating the tang, cheek, forestock moldings, and wrist. The octagon-to-round barrel is light and graceful; a wedding band sits at the transitional point.
Price: $13,000
Table H
Two Knives
Table H is made up of two knives. One knife has a stag antler handle and is made of an old file with its original sheath. The second knife has a softwood handle with a pewter poured bolster.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $385
William Simpkins Scrimshawed Powderhorn
Horn is well made. Engrailment at the edge of the transition from horn body to spout. Heavily scrimshawed. “William Simpkins—Horn 1809” is etched on a detailed name plate. A large sailing ship covers the opposite side of the horn. Surrounding the ship, there are two town scenes. Various floral designs, including vines and pedals wrap from the nameplate to the ship and town scenes. Two birds and a fish also appear as characters. Geometric design around the carrying staple.
Price: $3500
Lancaster PA
Attributed Lancaster Horn with strap
Attributed Lancaster County, PA horn. Simple, yet elegant architecture. Interesting spout appears to be original and shows craftsmanship. Two staples serve as the strap carry locations (one staple may be a replacement). Small leather strap attached to the horn. Minor cracks on the plug.
Price: $1000
Ohio made
Signed John Vincent Half-Stock Rifle
John Vincent (b.1809) is acknowledged as one of the most famous gunsmiths in the Ohio school. According to an article published by William Reynolds, Vincent was originally a cabinetmaker, before learning gunsmithing in his thirties. This half-stock rifle is decorated with an engraved patchbox, thumb piece, sideplate, triggerguard, and barrel key inlays. Barrel is stamped “J.Vincent.” Stocked in curly maple, this is a wonderful example of John Vincent’s work.
Price: $4100
Table I
Two "Frontier" Knives
Table I is made up of two knives. The first knife has a stag handle and looks to be a recycled scythe. The second knife is stamped “H.Metcalf” and has a hickory handle.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $300
Virginia rifle
NEW! Attributed Jacob Lauck Restock
A fine example of a restocked Lauck rifle, possibly Jacob Lauck. The Lauck family worked in the Winchester, VA area for multiple generations. The fine engraving that decorates the patchbox, cheek piece, and cheek piece vent pick inlay is typical of the style found within Lauck’s work. Another rare aspect of this rifle is the stocking, as it was restocked in Curly Ash; a rare find for even today’s builders. Curly Ash stock has a fine patina on a beautiful surface.
Price: $3500
American made
Small Kentucky Pistol
A Kentucky pistol made in the Derringer style. The pistol retains its original black surface. Octagon to round barrel with a wedding ring at mid-barrel. Engraved floral embellishments on the barrel flats at the breech and the butt cap. The lock bolt has been replaced and a small crack ahead of the lock repaired. A nice, little American made pistol.
Price: $2500
Attributed Southeastern PA Powderhorn
Horn attributed to Southeastern PA. Nice clean horn. Beautiful color to the horn body with a bulbous plug. The horn retains its original tip. The plug has ornate lathe work around the transition of the horn body and plug. Missing one pin on plug, but otherwise perfect condition. Left hand carry.
Price: $1000
Allentown, PA
NEW! Unsigned Allentown Rifle with "Indian Head"
An unsigned smooth rifle from the Allentown, PA area. The striking architecture and fleur-de-lis patchbox are typical features found within the school. Possibly made by a student of John Rupp, due to its architectural similarities. A toeplate with an “arrowhead” forward finial and a brass half-moon inlay decorate the buttstock. A wear-plate or saddle plate is on the belly of the lower forestock. A Liberty Head is finely engraved on it near the trigger guard, another typical decoration on Allentown rifles.
Price: $3200
Table J
Assorted Tools Table
Table J is made up of two fleams, a double edge small letter knife, a knife made from a key, and a puller tool. One fleam is made by Dixon and the other by “.. Wick”
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $325
Table K
Assorted Ladles Made of Varying Materials
Table K is made up of various ladles (9 in total) including ladles made of cow horn, bone, pewter, iron, and one cork puller.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $350
Susquehanna School
Signed Samuel Baum Rifle
A sleek, slender rifle signed “S.B,” for Samuel Baum. Baum was a well-known gunsmith in the Susquehanna rifle school and worked in the New Berlin area. Engraved patchbox that matches the cheek carving that shows a masterful hand in detail work.
Price: $10,500
Ohio rifle
Highly Decorated, Signed John Moyer Rifle
Full stock Ohio longrifle with original surface made by John Moyer. Over 50 Nickel silver inlays. Skillfully made patchbox bearing the owners name “Washington Keiser.” Inlaid brass signature plate. Exceptional curly maple stock.
Price: $8500
Virginia gunsmith
Signed William Wills Rifle
Nicely incised carved rifle made and signed by William Wills of the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia. Moldings on the forestock and delicate vine design behind the cheek piece. Circa 1820 and made of maple. Rifle measures 56” long with a 41.5” barrel. In period lock percussion lock replacement.
Price: $2800
Table L
Assorted Tools
Table L is made up of six items including a bone peg, two sewing awls, a bullet cherry, a reproduction pick and brush, and an original turnscrew made from a file.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $185
Philadelphia, PA
NEW! Attributed Jacob Kunz Rifle
A superb, original surface smooth rifle attributed to Jacob Kunz of the Philadelphia longrifle school. The beautiful architecture and patchbox follow the typical works of Kunz, which are done to the highest degree of craftsmanship. The patchbox, hunters star cheek inlay, and thumb piece are all delicately engraved. The thumb piece bears the initials of “CW,” most likely the original owner of the rifle. Fine incised carving at the entry pipe. Original ramrod with the ferrule on the end of it. The rifle bears its original “violin” surface.
Price: $27,500
Scotland
Documented Brown Bess Musket
Short Land Pattern “Brown Bess "made by Mann of Edinburgh, which places the musket being manufactured in the 1770-1790 time period. Original surface on the musket. A wonderful example of the staple arm of the British Army in the 18th century. This particular Brown Bess was pictured in the book, “Red Coat and Brown Bess” as the example for a Short Land Pattern musket.
Price: $7000
Lancaster, PA
Signed Jacob Hoak Restock
A possible restock of a Jacob Hoak (Lancaster, PA) rifle. Signed on the top barrel flat “J.Hoak,” there is fine engraving on the patchbox, star cheek inlay, and sideplate.
Price: $3500
Table M
Tableware Ranging from 1760-1870s
Table M is made up of 14 items of assorted tableware ranging from the 1760-1870s time period.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $475
Salisbury, Somerset County, PA
Signed John Mier Rifle
Rifle built by Jacob Mier of Salisbury, PA (Somerset County). Mier built rifles from the early 1810s through his death in 1873. Rifle has high relief carving on the cheek and unique moldings along the forestock. The patch box is a wonderful example of a “keyhole” style of Western Pennsylvania.
Price: $3400
Philadelphia, PA
Signed Henry Lechler Half-Stock Rifle
A classic example of a Philadelphia rifle built by Henry Lechler. Heavily decorative engraving covers the breech plug, tang, thumb piece, butt plate, toe plate, ramrod entry pipe, etc. The name of the rifle’s owner “Thomas Barnett” appears on the thumb piece. Another curious engraving is “King Phillip” on the buttplate comb, along with a finger pointing backwards.
Price: $2950
Fredericksburg, VA
Attributed John Bullard Fowler
A fowler attributed to John Bullard, who worked in Fredericksburg, VA. Bullard’s works are very rare. This fowler bears a striking resemblance to an example in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. The Colonial Williamsburg Bullard bears the same furniture stylings, particular trigger shape, wrist checkering, and architecture. The fowler retains its original flintlock, with an in-period frizzen spring repair. The barrel has two separate brass inlays, a diamond shaped inlay with a brass wedding band.
Price: $5800
New York
Signed John Moore Pistol
John Moore was a gunsmith who worked in Albany, NY. This pistol is signed “John Moore Albany, NY 1831”. No restoration is present on the pistol, and it remains in exceptional condition. The case-hardened bluing is still intact. The mounts and barrel are both extensively engraved in a skillful hand.
Price: $2700
Winchester, VA
Attributed William Lauck Rifle
Attributed to William Lauck of Winchester, VA. Patchbox is a good example of a Lauck gunsmithing family. William Lauck was the last of the Lauck brothers (John, Jacob, and William) to make rifles. The brothers were sons of the famous gunsmith, Simon Lauck. Original surface, including ramrod.
Price: $3500
Table N
Sporks and Knives
Table N is made up of 10 items including 8 sporks and two knives. A variety of materials are used for the handles including bone, wood, horn, etc. Varying time eras are represented among the items.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $375
"Over the Log"
Signed Henry Powell Rifle
A great example of an “over the log” rifle. Weighing in at 12 lbs 10oz, this rifle is signed in block letters“Henry Powell.” The rifle is believed to have been possibly made in Kentucky and stocked in Walnut.
Price: $1100
Early US Government Contract Rifle
Attributed Christopher Gumpf Contract Rifle
This rifle is attributed to Christopher Gumpf (b. 1761), who was a Master Gunsmith working in Lancaster Boro from 1791 through 1834. He built fine rifles in the classic Lancaster form and made contract rifles for the government in 1794.
Price: $1800
Table O
Bowie Knives
Table O is made up of two Bowie knives. First knife has “E.F. Sheffield” with a mother-of-pearl handle with sheath. The second knife is marked “I.XL” with sheath.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $2300
Harrisonburg, VA
NEW! Attributed Adam Evick Rifle
This rifle is attributed to Adam Evick of Harrisonburg, VA area, later found working in Pendleton County, WV. LaMaster Arms attributes it as such due to its patchbox, which is of the typical Shenandoah style with the “edelweiss” forward finial. Patchbox is finely engraved in a delicate hand. The patchbox release is located on the top of the buttplate.
Price: $3500
Ireland
Weatherhead and Co. Pistol
Half-stock pistol made by Weatherhead and Company of Dublin, Ireland in the early nineteenth century. Hooked breech on the barrel. Trigger guard and breech are engraved. In good condition, except the missing top of the hammer on the flintlock.
Price: $1100
Easton, PA School
Attributed Charles Roth Swivel Breech
Swivel breech attributed to Charles Roth, who worked in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1858 through 1875. The swivel breech mechanism is in good working order. Decorated with six coin silver inlays. No decoration on inlays. Inside of the patchbox, there is a handwritten note that attributes the rifle to Charles Roth.
Price: $3200
Possible Lauck Rifle
Shenandoah Valley Unsigned Rifle
A rifle made in the Virginia Valley area. Interesting in-period dovetailed wood repair due to a knot in the stock. Patch box, similar to Jacob or John Lauck’s work, is a hinge box and finely engraved. The barrel is marked “J.L”. Circa 1820.
Price: $3500
Allentown PA School
Attributed John Schneider Rifle
A rifle attributed to John Schneider of northwestern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Decorated with several inlays including a cheek inlay of the moon and an oval inlay on the bottom of the buttstock. Typical Allentown furniture includes an arrow outline shaped sideplate, arrow finial shaped toeplate, and triggerguard. Triangular forestock shape.
Price: $3200
Schoolcroft, MI
Signed EK Purdy Triple Barreled Rifle
A unique three-barreled swivel-breech rifle. Two barrels are rifled at .36 caliber and the smooth barrel is .38 caliber. Beautiful walnut stock with a small in-period repair just above the lock. Rifle has its original surface, and the swivel breech is still fully functional. The barrel is stamped “E.K. Purdy Schoolcraft, Mich.” Perhaps Edgar K. Purdy of Kalamazoo County.
Price: $2400
Table P
Folding Pocket Knives
Table P is made up of 3 folding pocket knives. The first is a cow horn handled folding knife with a small amount of bug damage, overall nice condition. The second knife is a cow horn handled folding knife with a weaker spring. Third knife is a folding knife that has “Robeson and Co” on the blade.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $375
Peoria, IL
Signed C.Ramey Rifle
Rifle made by C.Ramey of Peoria, IL in circa 1850s. Stocked in Walnut, the rifle has extremely unique filework decorating the breech, barrel, and trigger guard. The gunsmith appears to have built this lock as well, as his initials “C.R” are etched into the plate. Brass furniture is all finely engraved with a precise hand.
Price: $2000
Pittsburgh, pa
Signed John D. Brown Half-Stock Rifle
This rifle is signed, “J.D. Brown Pitts. PA” is a phenomenal example of a rifle made in the mid-nineteenth century in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The rifle is ornately decorated with german and sterling silver mounts, with exquisite engraving on the mounts, barrel, tang, etc. A federal eagle is found on the cheek piece and patchbox, along with rococo designs. The stock retains a wonderful finish and still gleams as though it is new out of a shop.
Price: $7800
Tennessee
Signed John Clement "Southern Mountain" Rifle
An example of the well-known, "Iron-mounted Southern Mountain rifle" of Tennessee. Barrel is signed “J.C” possibly for John Clements. Patchbox is the "cigar box" style. Beautifully stocked of walnut, with small piece of wood missing in sideplate area and ahead of the lock.
Price: $2600
Susquehanna School
Signed Levi Kaup "Mule-Ear" Rifle
Rare “mule ear” ignition system. Built by Pennsylvania Longrifle builder, Levi Kaup. Classic Susquehanna school stock architecture. Fine patina on surface, exceptionally curly stock. Ornately inlaid with 26 silver inlays, including an engraved moon on the cheek, and multiple brass decorative inlays. Brass saddle plate. Original ramrod with “candy-cane” striping.
Price: $12,500
Table Q
Assorted Items from the 19th Century
Table Q is made up of three items including a cowhorn duck call, original pair of glasses, and wooden compass. The cowhorn duck call is a screw tip and has a bone reed inside when the cap is unscrewed, a neat piece for any duck hunting enthusiast.
Further questions can be directed towards brian@lamasterarms.com.
Price: $325
French and Indian War or before
Early 1700s Rifle, Possibly American
A very unique, early rifle that is possibly American, built in perhaps the 1740s or the early French and Indian War era. The stock has been analyzed and found to be either pear or apple wood. This rifle began life as a Snaphaunce or Dog Lock, but was eventually converted into flintlock. The flintlock itself is very early. The double set triggers are dainty and original to the rifle. There is decorative carving on the elliptical cheek piece, behind the tang, and moldings along the forestock.
Price: $6400
South Carolina
Signed D.Uriel Pistol
Pistol attributed to D. Uriell of South Carolina. Octagon to round barrel. "D.U" is engraved on the lock plate. Pistol retains its original surface.
Price: $2100
Allentown PA
Signed Henry Hunsiker Rifle
Pennsylvania Longrifle marked “H.H.” for Henry Hunsiker. Hunsiker rifles are fairly rare in comparison to other makers from the Allentown area. 10 brass inlays. Octagon to round barrel. Finely engraved patchbox, toeplate, and sideplate. Sideplate is a classic example of an Allentown school side plate which has an “arrowhead” at the rear of it.
Price: $5800
