KENTUCKY RIFLES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

Signed John C Hawken, Hagerstown, Maryland ca 1840

This rifle was made by John Christian Hawken in the 1840's after he took over his brother William's shop on Jonathan Street in Hagerstown. John C. was born in 1793 and worked with Christian and William. Brothers Samuel and Jacob moved to St. Louis and became gunsmith legends there. This example is in nice old condition with old surfaces. The forestock is all original but was somewhat abused in the day showing much wear though now colored in. The fore stock shows nice molding; a family tradition. The rifled barrel is 40.5" and about .44 cal. It has never been rebreeched.

The patchbox is the style the Hawken's used but slightly less refined and with no engraving. The restored lid is attached with brass rivets as was common in that period. Restoration is minimal and all mounts, lock, and inlays are orginal to the rifle. This is a fine example of his work wich is quite rare. David Condon had a similar example wich was sold (at a much higher price).

Available at $3950.00 9/26

SOLD SOLD Signed "J M" John Mewhirteer Jr., Chambersburg, PA ca 1840

John learned his trade from his father John Sr. in Shippensburg and later moved to Chambersburg. This rifle is in excellent condition having a beautiful original surface with pleasing patina. The barrel is 38" and about .45 cal. The patchbox, sideplate, and toe plate are engraved. There is no restoration on this rifle and remains in undamaged condition.

SOLD 10/26

SOLD SOLD Signed "N O" Nathaniel Oates, Hampshire County, (now) West Virginia ca 1850

Nathaniel Oates was listed as a gunsmtih in Hampshire County in the 1850's and 60's. Nathaniel Offutt is in the County associated with gunsmiths Rhinehart and Shane: however Offutt is not listed as a gunsmith. This rifle is in near perfect condition with no restoration and no apologies. It has it's original surfaces. The rifled barrel is 37" and about .42 cal. It has a nicely engraved acorn finial patchbox in the style of Hampshire County.

SOLD 10/26

Signed "Leman, Lancaster, PA" Henry Leman, Lancaster, PA ca 1840

Henry Leman after learning his trade in Lancaster from Melchoir Fordney began producing rifles for the Indian trade. This example is a high grade and a rare production using german silver. The rifled barrel is 40 inches long and about .50 cal. Stocked in walnut with a checkered wrist and silver inlays. One escucheon is replaced. The name "W E Henry" is engraved on a silver plate on the barrel indicating a 20th century owner of the rifle.

Available at $2,650.00