.45 cal., 42" octagonal barrel. German silver front sight blade; notched fixed rear sight. Top of barrel signed W. Buchele. Finely carved curly maple stock with German silver and copper inlays featuring a floral and vine pattern. Nice German silver eagle and wire work on cheek piece; banner in eagle's talons We Owe Allegiance to No Crown. Rear of stock is nicely carved with two Indians running and wielding ball-headed clubs. Brass furniture and four-piece patch box featuring a liberty bell and dated 1776. Lockplate signed Buchele. Pierced pig-tail trigger. Rifle is housed in a well-constructed wood case. Condition: Excellent.
.45 cal., 42" octagonal barrel. German silver front sight blade; notched fixed rear sight. Top of barrel signed W. Buchele. Finely carved curly maple stock with German silver and copper inlays featuring a floral and vine pattern. Nice German silver eagle and wire work on cheek piece; banner in eagle's talons We Owe Allegiance to No Crown. Rear of stock is nicely carved with two Indians running and wielding ball-headed clubs. Brass furniture and four-piece patch box featuring a liberty bell and dated 1776. Lockplate signed Buchele. Pierced pig-tail trigger. Rifle is housed in a well-constructed wood case. Condition: Excellent.
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