SALE PENDING Unsigned Jacob Lauck (Possibly William Lauck), Winchester, Virginia ca 1820

This example from the Lauck shop could have been made by any of the brothers. No positively identified examples of Simon Jr's work is known nor are any of William's as well. William worked in the shop and also advertised as a whitesmith. This could be one of William's rifles as he may have been less proficient at engraving. Both William and John died in 1828. Nevertheless, this example is in near perfect condition with no repairs, restoration, damage, and retains a completely original finish on all surfaces. It also retains its original ramrod with an iron tip. It has been converted to percussion as it was originally a flintlock and could be reconverted back to flintlock.

Signed examples of Lauck's work is quite rare compared to unsigned examples. The rifled barrel is 42 inches and about .45 cal. The curly maple is of excellent quality with consistant curl throughout. The rifle was lightly used as there is little burn deterioration on the wood in front of the lock. As usual with Lauck rifles of all periods the patchbox lid release is the upper section of the lid hinge.

The rifle would be a wonderful addition to any Shenandoah Valley deorative arts collection because of its originality, condition, rarity, and desirability.

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