Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
William Lloyd Pennsylvania Kentucky-style Full Stock Rifle, c. 19th century, bore .47, figured maple stock with extensive brass and silver inlays of eagles, snakes, arrows, a tomahawk, and stars and an engraved brass patch box, lock engraved with foliate designs and marked "NORTON JEWETT/& BUZBY," octagonal barrel marked on the top flat "W.M. LLOYD," with stars and patterns engraved about half way up the barrel, wooden ramrod with a brass cap, barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 57 1/4 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000
Stock has a few dings and nicks and a 3 1/2" missing piece just behind the right side of the nose cap, and the lock does not function properly.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
William LloydChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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